I’m still in love with spring strawberries and today I’m sharing a fruit couscous salad with apples and strawberries, two of my favorite fruits. I’m using organic apples and strawberries with a quick box of couscous. For those you wanting to avoid gluten or wheat, try substituting fluffy brown rice.
It makes a great side for dinner or the main event for lunch. The addition of cashews add a little more protein and a lot of crunch. The salad has no added sweetener.
Apple Strawberry Couscous Salad
Use organic when available. Serves 4 as a side
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Apple Strawberry Couscous Salad
Apple Strawberry Couscous Salad makes a great side for dinner or the main event for lunch.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked whole wheat couscous or cooked brown rice
- 1 cup chopped apples
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- Optional use 1/2 cup strawberries and 1/2 cup raspberries
- 3 tbsp cashew pieces
- Optional, several strawberry halves and whole cashews for garnish
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp minced shallot
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare couscous (or rice) according to package directions
- Wash and slice 1 cup each of fresh strawberries and apple
- Mince shallot
- Combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, shallot and orange juice in a large bowl
- Salt and pepper to tasted.
- .Add fruit first making sure to coat apples
- Then add couscous and cashews
- Toss gently
- Optional, decorate with strawberry halves and whole cashews
- Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled
Inspired by Eating Well
Enjoy!
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Carol, This really sounds wonderful. Love the idea to add the cashews for the added crunch! I love fruit salads and I’m with you, strawberries and apples are also 2 of my favorites! Thanks for sharing on Brag About It. Pinning.
Thanks for the pin!
Sounds really delicious! I don’t cook cous cous very often, but I know that it’s so good for you. Thanks for sharing your recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
This looks so yummy! I love couscous, and it’s so easy to fix.
I have never made such a salad, but would love to try it. Thank you for posting this. 🙂
Thank you for coming by to visit me.
Mmmm… This sounds delicious! There are several green strawberries on my plants. Hopefully, we will get a big crop this year! Thank you for sharing this recipe at Tuesday with a Twist! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Strawberries are a great addition to many salads. Have a beautiful Sunday!
Strawberries are a favorite! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
I love the idea of a fruit salad that has bite. This would make a most hearty and healthy meal.
I love this Apple Strawberry Couscous Salad! It makes a great pre-workout meal, as well as a main course for dinner. Contrary to strawberries, apple is my least favorite fruit and your creative recipe makes me love it. Also, I love the idea of adding crunchy cashews to the mix!
Hi Abby – thanks for visiting me. I’m so happy you like the recipe. Enjoy!