Couscous With Nectarines & Toasted Almonds Recipe
Fresh and vibrant, this couscous salad is a delightful combination of fluffy whole wheat couscous tossed with juicy nectarine, crunchy slivered almonds, and zesty lemon juice. Topped with a hint of green onion for a burst of flavor, this dish is a perfect side or light meal for any occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 nectarine, chopped
- ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the couscous and salt, cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the olive oil.
- Stir in the nectarine, green onion and lemon juice. Serve.
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 6 (side dish)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 Of Recipe
- Calories: 141.8 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 26 g
- Protein Content: 5.2 g
- Fat Content: 4.7 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.4 g
- Sodium Content: 99.8 mg
- Fiber Content: 4.6 g
- Sugar Content: 4.2 g
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