Citrus Couscous Salad with Pistachios

Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: Citrus Couscous Pistachio Salad
(116 calories | *4 WW SmartPoints)

Couscous cooked in orange juice tossed chopped cucumber, dried apricots, scallions and mint, this citrus couscous salad with pistachios is a winner.

Perfect for a light lunch. Or as a tasty side dish beside just about anything.

Citrus Couscous Salad with Pistachios

We enjoyed it with grilled salmon one night and curried turkey meatballs the next.

It’s definitely a light + flavorful vegetarian salad/side dish that I would make all year round.
 

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The original recipe called for whole wheat couscous, something I have yet to find in my market, so I substituted plain couscous with good results.

According to my calculations each serving has 116 calories, *3 Weight Watchers PointsPlus, *4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints. Enjoy!

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Citrus Couscous Salad with Pistachios

Light, healthy, and delicious citrus couscous salad with pistachios make a welcome accompaniment to a wide variety of dishes including grilled chicken, fish or vegetables.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: citrusy couscous, vegetarian couscous salad

Servings (adjustable): 8

Calories: 116

Author: Martha | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup couscous
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios

Instructions

• In a small saucepan combine the orange juice, water and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from the heat and whisk in the couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and then transfer it to a large bowl. Let it cool completely.
• In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice and oil.
• To the cooled couscous add the cucumber, apricots, green onion and mint.
• Drizzle on the dressing and gently toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with pistachios. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Recipe Notes

Weight Watchers Points Plus: *3

Weight Watchers Freestyle SmartPoints: *4

Nutrition Facts

Citrus Couscous Salad with Pistachios

Amount Per Serving (1 /2 cup)

Calories 116 Calories from Fat 30

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.3g 5%

Total Carbohydrates 18.7g 6%

Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7%

Protein 3.2g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Recipe source: 5 Easy Steps to Healthy Cooking: 500 Recipes for Lifelong Wellness (affiliate link) by Camilla V. Saulsbury

*PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT Weight Watchers Zero Points fruits and vegetables using the WW Recipe Builder.

Watch this video to see how Giada De Laurentiis makes Citrus Couscous Cups:

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