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Warm Couscous Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette Recipe

Warm Couscous Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Warm Couscous Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines fluffy couscous with a sweet and tangy dressing, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Ingredients

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Couscous:

  • 1 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1 cup vegetable broth

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Salad:

  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
  2. Prepare Dressing: Whisk together apricot preserves, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine couscous, dried apricots, almonds, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and mint. Drizzle with apricot vinaigrette and toss to coat.
  4. Serve: Top with crumbled feta before serving warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For added protein, stir in chickpeas or grilled chicken.
  • Substitute goat cheese for feta if desired.
  • This salad is also delicious served cold.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg