Nectarine-and-Chickpea Couscous Salad

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 C. water
• 1 C. uncooked couscous
• 2 T. fresh lime juice
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 T. honey
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. cumin
• 1/2 t. ground coriander
• 1 1/2 C. coarsely chopped nectarines (about 3 medium)
• 1/2 C. coarsely chopped spinach
• 1/4 C. thinly sliced green onions
• 1 (15 1/2 oz) chickpeas, drained
• Nectarine slices (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water to boil in medium saucepan, gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, cool.

Combine lime juice and next 5 ingredients (juice through coriander) in a large bowl, stir well with a whisk. Add couscous, chopped nectarines, spinach, onions, and chickpeas; toss well. Garnish with nectarine slices if desired.

1 cup is 213 cal, 3.9g fat, 38.8g carb, 3.6g fiber, 297mg sodium