Hey, y'all! During the summer months, we all want side dishes that are light and full of flavor. I'm excited to be bringing just that to y'all today with my Summer Couscous Salad. I know y'all are going to love it as much as I do!
Summer Couscous Salad
Summer Couscous Salad Ingredients
- 1 ½ c. dry pearl couscous
- 1 english cucumber, diced
- 8-10 mini sweet peppers, diced (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 c. canned mandarin orange slices
- ⅓ c. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp. mandarin juice
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
How to Make A Summer Couscous Salad
- Cook pearl couscous according to package instructions.
- Make the dressing. In a large bowl, mix together the extra virgin olive oil, mandarin juice, honey, dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the couscous finishes cooking, add cooked pearl couscous, diced peppers, and diced cucumber into the large bowl with the dressing. Toss until fully coated. Fold in mandarin oranges. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours prior to serving.
- Remove from the refrigerator and enjoy!
Pro Tips For Making This Recipe
- Be sure to cook pearl couscous in accordance to the directions on the package. You will want all liquid absorbed prior to adding it to the salad.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours prior to serving, as it will allow all of the flavors to combine.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ c. dry pearl couscous
- 1 english cucumber diced
- 8-10 mini sweet peppers diced (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 c. canned mandarin orange slices
- ⅓ c. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp. mandarin juice
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pearl couscous according to package instructions.
- Make the dressing. In a large bowl, mix together the extra virgin olive oil, mandarin juice, honey, dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the couscous finishes cooking, add cooked pearl couscous, diced peppers, and diced cucumber into the large bowl with the dressing. Toss until fully coated. Fold in mandarin oranges. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours prior to serving.
- Remove from the refrigerator and enjoy!
Notes
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- Be sure to cook pearl couscous in accordance to the directions on the package. You will want all liquid absorbed prior to adding it to the salad.
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- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours prior to serving, as it will allow all of the flavors to combine.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 27mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 917IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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JC
Liz McCray says
My daughter loves couscous and oranges, she'll love this recipe!
Kit says
This is so fresh and colorful! Perfect for summer!
Elizabeth says
I’m always a bit of a baby when it comes to fruit in salads and this recipe got me to try it! So delicious. Will be making again.
Nora says
Simply perfect when it's hot outside! Can not wait to try your recipe! Thank you!
whollytasteful says
Great salad, will be making it again. Thanks for the recipe!
Natalie says
Very refreshing and satisfying salad!
Alicia Wilder says
I made this yesterday to have for lunches and it's almost gone today! Very refreshing in the heat, and I can't wait to make it again.
JCP says
So happy you love it!