Couscous & Fruit Salad

Serves: 4 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous
• 1 cup chopped nectarine
• 1 cup mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries and raspberries
• 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (see Cooking Tips)

Directions:

1. Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, shallots, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Add cooked couscous, nectarines, berries and almonds.
3. Gently toss to combine.

Cooking Tips:

• To toast sliced almonds, heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add nuts and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

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