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Summer Melon Couscous Salad

Refreshing Summer Melon Couscous Salad that's Light and Zesty

Enjoy this light and zesty Summer Melon Couscous Salad, featuring juicy honeydew and crunchy grapes, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • ½ cup Extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil for a milder flavor
  • 1 Lime juice and zest
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger grated; ground ginger can be used in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse ground mustard or Dijon mustard as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper or Himalayan salt as an alternative
Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked pearl couscous or quinoa or regular pasta as substitutes
  • 1 cup Honeydew melon or cantaloupe
  • 1 cup Green grapes halved; chopped apples as an alternative
  • 1 Cucumber or zucchini
  • 4 Green onions sliced; or chives/shallots
  • 1 Avocado or diced tofu
  • a handful Fresh herbs (mint, basil) use whatever herbs are on hand

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Large Tongs

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and zest, grated ginger, mustard, and honey. Add salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pearl couscous, honeydew melon, green grapes, cucumber, green onions, and avocado. Toss in fresh herbs and mix gently.
Dressing the Salad
  1. Pour dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well-coated. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.5gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, chill the salad before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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