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Minted Apricot Honey Couscous Salad
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Minted Honey Apricot Couscous Salad

Send your tastebuds to the spa with this light and flavourful Minted Honey Apricot Couscous Salad.  You can add a filet of broiled wild salmon or some cooked free-range chicken breast if you wish to add more protein.

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups whole wheat couscous
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sliced fresh apricots
  • 1/3 cup finely sliced red onion
  • 3/4 cup roughly chopped mint leaves
  • 3/4 cup sliced toasted almonds
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon melted honey
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Make the Couscous:

  1. In a medium saucepan combine 2 cups of water along with the olive oil and salt and bring it to a boil.

  2. Stir in the couscous, remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.  Fluff with a fork and place in a large bowl to cool until it reaches room temperature.

Assemble the Salad:

  1. Once the couscous has cooled, add the apricots, red onion, mint and almonds. Toss to combine.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar and melted honey.  Drizzle the dressing on top of the salad, toss together and serve.