NECTARINE AND CHICKPEA COUSCOUS SALAD WITH HONEY CUMIN DRESSING

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An unusual salad that makes a nice warm weather lunch. Adapted from Cooking Light. 213 calories; 3.9 g fat; 38.8 g carbohydrate; 0 cholesterol. Serving size: 1 cup.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped nectarines (about 3 medium)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped spinach
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
nectarine, slices

Steps:

  • Add water to a medium saucepan; bring to a boil; gradually stir in couscous.
  • Take pan off of stove burner, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork; let cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the lime juice and next 5 ingredients; whisk to blend.
  • Add in couscous, chopped nectarines, spinach, onion, and chickpeas; toss mixture.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt/pepper if desired.
  • Serve on individual plates; garnish with nectarine slices.

Eutricha Pienaar
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Kashan Malik
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The chickpeas were a bit too crunchy for my taste. I think I'll try cooking them for a little longer next time.


ronke moses
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I found the salad to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more salt and pepper, or maybe some fresh herbs.


Moises Gonzalez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or chickpeas. I also like to add a dollop of Greek yogurt to the dressing for extra creaminess.


Madison Velarde
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I'm not a huge fan of nectarines, but I really enjoyed them in this salad. They added a sweetness that balanced out the other flavors perfectly.


Sita Mohammed
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The honey-cumin dressing is amazing! I could drink it straight.


Ayla Henderson
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's so versatile, I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Mairelis Gamez
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy summer meal. I especially appreciate that it uses simple ingredients that I can easily find at my local grocery store.


Emergency Account
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even the picky eaters.


Christ Peterson
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This salad was absolutely delicious! The combination of sweet nectarines, crunchy chickpeas, and fluffy couscous was perfect. The honey-cumin dressing added a wonderful flavor that really brought the dish together.


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