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Couscous Salad with Ginger Lime Vinaigrette

Look no further than this Couscous Salad with Ginger Lime Vinaigrette for a perfect lunch or side dish. Enjoy an explosion of crisp, crunchy, tangy, and fresh textures and flavors that make this light and healthy salad a guaranteed winner.

Total Time

30min

5.0

1 Rating

Author: SideChef

Servings:

Ingredients

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1 cup

Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous

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1 1/2 cups

Water

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1/2 tsp

Salt

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Fresh Ginger

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Lime

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1 tsp

Agave Syrup

or Honey

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4 Tbsp

Grapeseed Oil

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1/4 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

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4 Tbsp

Fresh Mint

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Persian Cucumbers

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1 cup

Black Grapes

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4 Tbsp

Feta Cheese

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1/3 cup

Walnuts

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous (1 cup) according to the package instructions: bring Water (1 1/2 cups) and Salt (1/2 tsp) to a boil in a medium sauce pot. Add the couscous. Cover and reduce the heat to low, simmering for 10 minutes or until water is absorbed.

While the couscous cooks, grate the Fresh Ginger (1) and zest the Lime (1) with a microplane grater. Whisk the ginger, lime zest, Agave Syrup (1 tsp) , Grapeseed Oil (4 Tbsp) , and lime juice together in a small bowl. Add Salt (1/4 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) .

Slice the Black Grapes (1 cup) in half and chop the Persian Cucumbers (2) .

Fluff the couscous with a fork and dump into a bowl. Mix with the cucumbers, Fresh Mint (4 Tbsp) , grapes, and dressing.

Toss in the Feta Cheese (4 Tbsp) and gently mix.

Chop the Walnuts (1/3 cup) .

Serve couscous salad at room temperature and garnish with walnuts. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

878

FAT

48.6 g

PROTEIN

19.8 g

CARBS

99.7 g