Nummy Couscous Salad with Dried Fruit

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Nummy Couscous Salad with Dried Fruit, a quick and easy side dish packed with wholesome ingredients and bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Fluffy couscous pairs perfectly with a medley of sweet dried apricots, golden raisins, crunchy slivered almonds, and fresh vegetables, creating a delightful contrast of textures. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and a hint of cumin ties everything together beautifully, while fresh parsley and mint add a refreshing herbal touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile salad is ideal as a light lunch, a picnic favorite, or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish. Serve it chilled for an even more refreshing experience! Bursting with healthy ingredients and rich in taste, this couscous salad is sure to become a go-to in your recipe collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups boiling water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup dried apricots
• 0.5 cup golden raisins
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the couscous in a large, heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over it, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and stir. Cover the bowl with a lid or plate and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, dice the dried apricots and slice the golden raisins in half if they are large.

Step 3

Fluff the couscous with a fork once it has absorbed the water, breaking up any clumps.

Step 4

Add the diced dried apricots, golden raisins, slivered almonds, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to the couscous. Gently mix to combine.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss everything together until well coated.

Step 7

Taste the salad and adjust seasonings if needed (add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste).

Step 8

Serve the salad immediately at room temperature or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1074.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1150.2

Total Fat 47.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1555.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 101.0g
Protein 24.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 526.9mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 2847.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.6%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 57.4%