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Spring Couscous Salad

Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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About

Looking for a light and refreshing salad that tastes as fresh as springtime? Spring Couscous Salad brings you a deliciously vibrant dish that's bursting with flavors and textures that'll remind you of all that's in bloom! It's a delicious blend of fluffy couscous, juicy strawberries, and creamy avocado tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. Each bite is an explosion of sweet and tangy flavors that will awaken your tastebuds and satisfy your warmer weather cravings. With its stunning presentation and a perfect balance of sweet and savory, the Spring Couscous Salad is a fun and nourishing way to celebrate the return of all the blooms, greenery, and sunshine!

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Ingredients

  • For the salad:
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and diced
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • For the lime vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

Step 1 -In a medium saucepan, cook the couscous according to the package instructions.

Step 2 -In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, the avocado, the corn, the strawberries, the cilantro, and the pine nuts. Stir in the lime vinaigrette.

Step 3 -Whisk the olive oil, the apple cider vinegar, the lime zest, the lime juice, and the sugar in a small bowl together.

Step 4 -Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Step 5 -Serve.

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