Ingredients for Orange And Couscous Salad
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 spring onions
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
- 1/4 cup sultanas
- 2 large oranges
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- lettuce leaves, for serving
- fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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How to Make Orange And Couscous Salad
- Finely chop 2 spring onions.
- Dice 1 red bell pepper.
- Dice 1/2 cucumber.
- Rinse and drain 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas.
- Prepare 1 cup couscous according to package directions.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, spring onions, bell pepper, cucumber, chickpeas, and 1/4 cup sultanas (raisins).
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients (see recipe for dressing ingredients and amounts).
- Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully peel and segment 2 large oranges, reserving any juice.
- Add the reserved orange juice to the salad and stir gently.
- Arrange lettuce leaves on plates. Divide the couscous mixture evenly among the plates.
- Top with the orange segments and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
161g
Fat
7g
Carbs
41g
