With its bright and vibrant flavors, nectarine and chickpea couscous salad is a refreshing and delicious meal that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet nectarines, crunchy chickpeas, and fluffy couscous creates a delightful medley of textures, while the honey cumin dressing adds a tangy and savory touch. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a healthy meal prep option, this salad is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling energized and refreshed.
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COUSCOUS SALAD WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Gradually add the couscous. Return to a boil and let cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a saute pan, heat the olive oil. Add cubed squash. Season with salt and pepper. Saute, stirring often, for about 4 minutes, or until caramelized and crispy. Add the fresh lemon thyme and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat the honey and vinegar until just warm. Whisk in olive oil and season with salt and twist of pepper. Remove from the heat, and add the raisins. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
- Place the arugula in a serving bowl. Toss with the warm squash, couscous, cucumber and 2 tablespoons of the toasted almonds. Add enough dressing to coat the salad. Season with salt and pepper, and top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of almonds.
NECTARINE AND CHICKPEA COUSCOUS SALAD WITH HONEY CUMIN DRESSING
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
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
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
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 CHICKEN SALAD
When guests are coming for lunch or dinner in the warm summer months, I like to serve this attractive, colorful salad. The dressing is refreshingly tart. A neighbor shared the recipe years ago and I've passed it on many times.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lime juice, sugar, thyme, oil and garlic; shake well. , On a serving platter, arrange salad greens, chicken and nectarines. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COUSCOUS CHICKPEA SALAD WITH GINGER LIME DRESSING
A nice summer, make ahead salad. I've been taking salads to work for lunch, as I often don't feel like hot food during the summer. This has a nice kick to it. Sometime I will try substituting dried cranberries for the raisins. Also if you don't have the turmeric, it's ok, it just adds nice color to the couscous. From Cooking Light June 2004.
Provided by berry271
Categories Onions
Time 1h
Yield 1 large bowl, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring water to boil in a medium pot.
- Meanwhile, peel and seed the cucumber.
- Add the couscous, raisins, and turmeric to the water, stir, cover and remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the cucumber, tomato, and onion.
- Fluff couscous and add vegetables and mint.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add to couscous.
- In a large bowl whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings.
- Add the couscous mixture and toss to coat with dressing.
- Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add to couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.1, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 423.7, Carbohydrate 65.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 9.6, Protein 10.3
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe nectarines. Look for fruit that is slightly soft to the touch and has a sweet aroma.
- If you don't have any fresh nectarines, you can use frozen or canned peaches or apricots instead.
- To make the salad ahead of time, cook the chickpeas and couscous according to the package directions and let them cool completely. Then, chop the vegetables and fruit and make the dressing. Store the salad components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, assemble the salad and toss with the dressing.
- This salad is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
This nectarine and chickpea couscous salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. The combination of sweet nectarines, crunchy chickpeas, fluffy couscous, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give this salad a try.
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