Tropical Couscous Salad
4
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Juicy tropical fruits and whole-wheat couscous make a super side dish.
Ingredients
Table salt
1 tsp(s), divided
Uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 cup(s)
Fresh lime juice
¼ cup(s)
Canola oil
2 tbsp(s)
Cumin seeds
½ tsp(s)
Mango
1½ cup(s), fresh, cubes
Pineapple
1 cup(s), Golden, chopped
Cilantro
½ cup(s), fresh, chopped
Red onion
¼ cup(s), sliced, fresh, chopped
Water
1 cup(s)
Instructions
1
Bring 1 cup of water and 1/2 tsp of salt to a boil in a small saucepan; remove from heat. Add couscous; cover and let stand until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork; cool to room temperature.
2
Meanwhile in a medium bowl, whisk lime juice, oil, cumin and remaining 1/2 tsp of salt together until blended. Add mango, pineapple, cilantro and onion; toss to mix.
3
Add couscous to fruit mixture; toss to mix and coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day. Yields about a heaping 3/4 cup per serving.
4
Serving size: about a heaping 3/4 cup
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