Best Nectarine Couscous Salad Recipes

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NECTARINE AND CHICKPEA COUSCOUS SALAD WITH HONEY CUMIN DRESSING



Nectarine and Chickpea Couscous Salad With Honey Cumin Dressing image

An unusual salad that makes a nice warm weather lunch. Adapted from Cooking Light. 213 calories; 3.9 g fat; 38.8 g carbohydrate; 0 cholesterol. Serving size: 1 cup.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped nectarines (about 3 medium)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped spinach
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
nectarine, slices

Steps:

  • Add water to a medium saucepan; bring to a boil; gradually stir in couscous.
  • Take pan off of stove burner, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork; let cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the lime juice and next 5 ingredients; whisk to blend.
  • Add in couscous, chopped nectarines, spinach, onion, and chickpeas; toss mixture.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt/pepper if desired.
  • Serve on individual plates; garnish with nectarine slices.

NECTARINE-AND-CHICKPEA COUSCOUS SALAD WITH HONEY-CUMIN DRESSING



NECTARINE-AND-CHICKPEA COUSCOUS SALAD WITH HONEY-CUMIN DRESSING image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Low/No Sugar     Lunch     Summer     Healthy     Vegan

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1.25 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
.5 teaspoon salt
.5 teaspoon ground cumin
.5 teaspoon ground coriander
1.5 cups coarsely chopped nectarines (about 3 medium)
.5 cup coarsely chopped spinach
.25 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
Nectarine Slices (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, cool. 2. Combine lime juice and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add cooked chickpeas; toss well. Garnish with nectarine slices if desired.

NECTARINE COUSCOUS SALAD



Nectarine Couscous Salad image

Refreshing whole wheat couscous summer salad.

Provided by Shelli S.

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup water
2 tablespoons water
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
½ (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
½ cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups chopped nectarine

Steps:

  • Bring 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in couscous gradually until evenly moistened. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
  • Pour couscous into a salad bowl. Let cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Fold in chickpeas, red bell pepper, and green onions.
  • Whisk lime juice, honey, olive oil, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make dressing. Drizzle dressing over couscous mixture; stir gently until blended. Arrange nectarine over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.4 calories, Carbohydrate 70.4 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 401.5 mg, Sugar 14 g

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