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Couscous Salad with Peaches and Arugula
Celebrate summer with this light and refreshing Couscous Salad with Peaches and Arugula.
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Spanish
Keyword:
couscous, peaches, arugula, salad, recipe, tapas
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
272
kcal
Author:
Lisa Johnson
Ingredients
For the Salad
1
cup
cooked pearl {Israeli} couscous
4
cups
arugula
2
peaches
peeled, pitted, and diced
¼
cup
toasted pine nuts
¼
cup
sliced almonds
toasted
¼
cup
chopped, fresh mint leaves
For the Dressing
3
Tablespoons
Walnut or Almond oil
3
Tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
sea salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
Cook and drain couscous, set aside.
Toast the pine nuts and almonds, set aside.
Whisk together dressing ingredients until well combined, set aside.
Place couscous, arugula, mint, and peaches in a large bowl.
Add the dressing and toss to combine.
Just before serving, add the pine nuts and almonds. Toss to combine.
Notes
This recipe can be used as an appetizer for 6 servings, or as a starter salad with 4 servings.
Nutrition
Calories:
272
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
30
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
9
mg
|
Potassium:
286
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
560
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5.9
mg
|
Calcium:
54
mg
|
Iron:
1.3
mg