Couscous Salad With Fresh Mango Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2/3 c. uncooked whole-wheat couscous
- 2 Tbsp. orange juice
- 1 Tbsp. tahini
- 1 c. plain low-fat yogurt or possibly soft tofu
- 1/2 tsp grnd cumin
- 1 pch grnd ginger
- 1 x ripe large mango, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1/2 c. cooked or possibly canned chickpeas rinsed and liquid removed if canned
- 1/4 c. golden brown raisins
- 1/4 c. minced fresh cilantro
Directions
- A ripe mango is a great salad ingredient. Choose one which smells sweet and gives slightly when you press it
- In medium saucepan, bring 1 c. water to a boil. Stir in couscous, return to a boil, cover and turn heat off, Let stand till water is absorbed, 5 - 10 min.
- Meanwhile, in a c., mix orange juice and tahini till well blended. In large bowl, whisk yogurt till smooth, then whisk in tahini mix, cumin and ginger. Stir in mango, chickpeas and raisins.
- Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir into mango mix along with cilantro.
- Serve chilled or possibly at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 99g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 103 | |
| Calories from Fat 26 | 25% |
| Total Fat 3.05g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1.1g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium 214mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 17.16g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 9.95g | 7% |
| Protein 3.27g | 5% |
