7.14.2011

Whole-Wheat Couscous & Fruit Salad

Just imagine biting into crisp, juicy berries, crunchy, sliced almonds, and nutty--almost tangy--couscous.

Wow.

Well your dreams just became a reality.


This is another winner from Better Homes and Gardens. It was my first time cooking couscous, and I'll be honest--I was a little skeptical--but pleasantly surprised. :)

Super easy to make, too! Yumm-o summer side dish.
The only change I made was substituting green onion for the shallots...that's what I had in my fridge.


Whole-Wheat Couscous & Fruit Salad
4 servings

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp orange juice
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 tsp finely chopped shallots
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous
1 cup chopped nectarine
1 cup mixed fresh berries (I used blueberries & raspberries)
2 Tbsp toasted, sliced almonds*

In a large bowl, whisk together oil, orange juice, vinegar, shallots, salt, & pepper. Add cooked couscous and fruit; gently toss to combine.

*Toasting almonds is easy! Just heat a dry skillet over medium-low heat, add almonds and cook while stirring, for about 2-3 minutes or until they are lightly browned and fragrant.

3 comments:

Jones Family said...

This sounds delish! I love couscous. I have made your Quinoa and Black Bean Burritos twice this week. We all love them!

Alicia said...

Kristin, I love your blog! All of this food is the kind of stuff I am eating lately so it just opens up my options. Anyway, I've never been able to actually find whole grain couscous, have you found any in Minnesota? I usually look in the bulk bins so maybe I need to look for a package. Thanks for sharing!

Kristin said...

Hey Alicia! Thanks, I'm glad you like the blog. This was my first time using couscous, so I never looked for it in MN. I do happen to know that Trader Joe's has whole wheat couscous though!

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