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Apricot Couscous Salad
Dried apricots and herbs turn this Marrakech couscous salad into a sunny sweet-savory bowl.
Easy⏱️ 20 min📖 1 min readServes 4~285 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation
14 min prep 6 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 20 min- Prep14 min
- Cooking6 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) couscous
- 8 adet dried apricots
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) almonds
- 0.3 demet fresh mint
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) lemon juice
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) salt
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Instructions
- 1
Cover the couscous with hot water and salt and wait 8 minutes for it to swell.
8 min08:00 - 2
Fluff the couscous with a fork; if lumps remain, the sauce will not distribute evenly.
- 3
Cut the dried apricots into small cubes, break the almonds coarsely, and separate the mint into leaves.
- 4
Add the lemon juice to the couscous and mix for 30 seconds.
30 sec00:30 - 5
Mix the couscous, apricots, and almonds, then add the mint leaves at the last moment.
- 6
Rest the salad for five minutes so the apricots soften slightly with the lemon juice.
5 min05:00 - 7
Before serving, lightly fluff the couscous with a fork so the grains do not stick together.
💡 Tip: Fluffing couscous with a fork prevents the salad from clumping.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold with mint and lemon.
Nutrition (per serving)
~285
kcal calories
8
g protein
48
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 65%Fat 24%
GI 33 · Low GIGL 16 · Medium GL
139.4g
Sugar
20.9g
Fiber
320.6mg
Sodium
0.3g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
4/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Apricot Couscous Salad make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Apricot Couscous Salad take?
Prep 14 minutes, cooking 6 minutes; 20 minutes in total.Is Apricot Couscous Salad difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Apricot Couscous Salad have?
Approximately 285 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 48g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Apricot Couscous Salad contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Apricot Couscous Salad belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.How many ingredients does Apricot Couscous Salad need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Apricot Couscous Salad filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 4/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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