Citrus Couscous Salad with Pistachios

4.84 from 12 votes

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

Cook Time5

Total Time25

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: citrusy couscous, low fat couscous salad, vegetarian couscous salad

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

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.

Notes

Serving size: 1/2 cup

WW Points: 3

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4 SmartPoints (Green plan)

4 SmartPoints (Blue plan)

4 SmartPoints (Purple plan)

3 PointsPlus (Old plan)

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

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