Summer Melon Couscous Salad with Avocado, Grapes and Mint
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Summer Melon Couscous Salad with Avocado, Grapes and Mint
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The ginger lime dressing lightly dresses this fruit and herb salad for a salad that's fresh, light, and totally in season now.
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- lime zest and juice of 1
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated or minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon coarse ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 4 cups pearl couscous cooled (from an 8 ounce package, cooked
- ½ honeydew melon , chopped or scooped into balls
- 2 cups green grapes
- 1 cucumber , halved, seeded, and cut into chunks
- 4 green onions , chopped
- 1 avocado , pitted and chopped
- 1 cup mint basil, tarragon, flat leaf parsley, or a combination of herbs, chopped, fresh herbs such as
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lime juice and zest, fresh ginger, ground mustard, and honey until well combined. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add the couscous to a large bowl with the remaining ingredients. Pour the dressing over the couscous and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper and more chopped herbs as desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
513kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
86g
(29%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Sodium
48mg
(2%)
Potassium
603mg
(13%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
348IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 513kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 86g | 29% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 603mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 348IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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