Blueberry Couscous Salad

Submitted by ellie_

"Recipe source:Natural Awakenings Magazine but credit was given to Dricolls.com recipe library"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup orange juice
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 3⁄4 cup wholewheat couscous
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup mango, cut into cubes
• 1⁄3 cup red onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons mint, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. Combine oj and water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in saucepan, bring to boil over medium heat and then stir in the couscous; cover; remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and dfluff witha fork; cool 10 minutes.
2. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the remainder of the ingredients.
3. Toss to mix well.

Reviews

[rpgaymer]

I really liked this, although I made some changes because I was serving the couscous with an Asian-style chicken dish. I used cilantro instead of mint, lime juice instead of lemon juice, and green onions instead of red onions. Very tasty and visually appealing.

 

[loof751]

Very nice and tasty couscous! I left out the red onion (don't care for it), and I only used about half of the oil called for. The mango and blueberry was great with the orange-soaked couscous and the mint rounded it all out. Very nice served with some spicy grilled chicken - thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[Annacia]

First I should say that this was done in about 15 mins. There was no mango around so I used some cantaloupe that was cut in the fridge. I didn't need the extra cooling time because the melon was well chilled and the blueberries were frozen when I added them to the couscous. Also, I used half of the oil and that worked well for my taste. It all turned out to be a perfectly grand flavor mixture that couldn't have been better for a hot summers day lunch.

 

[Xtina E.]

Great receipt, my tweaks were just water, no OJ. I substituted fresh basil instead of mint and green onion instead of red onion. I also added pecans because I love nuts in my salads. I also ground lemon pepper instead of black pepper, it gave it a great kick!

 

[Sydney Mike]

Made this recipe almost as given, but did cut back slightly on the amount of mint! Other than that, though . . . Made for a very nice tasting salad! Really enjoyed the combo of berries & mango, & will certainly make it again! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Tagged & made in Please Review My Recipe]