Couscous Fruit Salad -

Couscous Fruit Salad

if you haven't tried couscous, you'll find it quick to prepare. Combine it with tropical fruits and spices for a hearty salad that can be served warm or cold.

Ingredients

1¼ cups (300 ml) pineapple-orange juice
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground mace
1 cup (185 g) couscous
1 cup (200 g) drained canned pineapple chunks
1 banana, sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted

Details

Serves: 6

Method

Place pineapple-orange juice, cinnamon and mace in a 1-quart (1-liter) nonstick saucepan; heat until boiling. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Spoon in pineapple chunks. Pour mixture into a serving bowl. Top with banana slices. Sprinkle banana slices with lemon juice. Top with avocado and almonds.

Each serving contains:- Cal.142, Cal. from Fat 47, Protein 3g, Carb.23g, Total Fiber 3g, Total Fat 5g, Sat. Fat 1g, Chol.0mg, Sodium 5mg

Related food category:

• Salad