Ingredients
- 1 c. ,water
- 2/3 c. Couscous, whole-wheat, un- cooked
- 1 Tbsp. Tahini
- 2 Tbsp. Orange juice
- 1 c. Yogurt Or possibly
- 1 c. Tofu, soft
- 1/2 tsp Cumin, grnd pn Ginger, grund
- 1/2 c. Chickpeas, cooked, thorough- ly rinsed if canned
- 1 lrg Mango, peeled, diced
- 1/4 c. Raisins, golden brown
- 1/4 c. Cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 1/2 c. Fruits, dry, assorted: pineapple, papaya, orange optional
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Chilled Couscous Salad With Mango
Servings: 4
Directions
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, return to a boil, cover and turn off heat. Let sit (without lifting the lid)
- till the water has been absorbed.
- Meanwhile, stir together tahini and orange juice to make a smooth paste. Place yogurt or possibly tofu in a large mixing bowl and whisk till light and smooth. Whisk in tahii mix, cumin and ginger. Stir in chickpeas, mango and raisins.
- Fluff couscous with a fork to break up any lumps. Stir into mago mix. Add in cilantro and dry fruits if you like; stir till thoroughly blended. Cover and chill till chilled through, aout 3 hrs.
- Serves 4 as a side dish.
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