SPICY TROPICAL COUSCOUS SALAD

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A nice, refreshing side dish that's perfect when the weather starts to warm up. It's a great side dish for almost any grilled meat!

Provided by RunninLion

Categories     Grains

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10 ounce) box couscous
1/2 cup pineapple, small dice
1/3 cup red onion, small dice
1/2 cup mango, small dice
1/2 cup red bell pepper, small dice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/3 cup cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon scallion, finely sliced
salt & pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook couscous according to package directions WITHOUT oil or butter.
  • Fluff couscous with fork and set aside in a bowl to cool.
  • Add remaining ingredients to cooled couscous and mix well.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 6.3, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 6.5

Melbertine Eubanks
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this recipe. It turned out great!


David Barron
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This is the best couscous salad I've ever had!


Nihad Ismayilzade
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I'm definitely going to make this salad again. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.


Mariana Lopez
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout or picnic.


SublimePrince 3208
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different fruits and nuts, and it's always delicious.


ChristopherC
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This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by using less cayenne pepper.


Vani Zicter
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The tropical flavors really brighten it up.


Patu Jimenez
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! I could drink it straight from the bottle.


kohinoor Jannat
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in under 30 minutes, and it turned out perfectly.


Sahadat Asami
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This couscous salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet and spicy flavors was perfect, and the tropical fruits added a refreshing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.