Tropical Couscous Salad

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon table salt divided
• 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 cups cubed fresh mango
• 1 cup chopped Golden pineapple
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh red onion

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 1 cup of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a small saucepan; remove from heat. Add couscous; cover and let stand until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork; cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile in a medium bowl, whisk lime juice, oil, cumin and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt together until blended. Add mango, pineapple, cilantro and onion; toss to mix.

Add couscous to fruit mixture; toss to mix and coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.

This recipe yields 6 servings; about a heaping 3/4 cup per serving.

Points® Value: 4