SPICY TROPICAL COUSCOUS SALAD

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A nice, refreshing side dish that's perfect when the weather starts to warm up. It's a great side dish for almost any grilled meat!

Provided by RunninLion

Categories     Grains

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10 ounce) box couscous
1/2 cup pineapple, small dice
1/3 cup red onion, small dice
1/2 cup mango, small dice
1/2 cup red bell pepper, small dice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/3 cup cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon scallion, finely sliced
salt & pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook couscous according to package directions WITHOUT oil or butter.
  • Fluff couscous with fork and set aside in a bowl to cool.
  • Add remaining ingredients to cooled couscous and mix well.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 6.3, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 6.5

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