Grilled Blood Orange Couscous Salad
A Mediterranean style couscous salad with fresh, crunchy textures and bright flavors.
Ingredients
Prepare Creamy Orange and Za’atar Dressing
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Greek yogurt, plain 500 ml
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Za’atar 20 g
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Orange juice concentrate 250 ml
Prepare Pita Croutons
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Pita, cut into bite sized pieces 5 each
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Olive oil, as needed
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Zaatar, as needed
Finish the Salad
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Whole wheat couscous, cooked 1.6 kg
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Creamy Orange and Za’atar Dressing, prepared
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Cilantro, chopped 40 g
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Parsley, chopped 40 g
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Cucumber, medium dice 300 g
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Blood orange, thin sliced, grilled, quartered 450 g
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Avocado, medium, large dice 5 each
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Preserved lemon, prepared, as needed
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Pita Croutons, prepared
Preparation
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Prepare Creamy Orange and Za’atar Dressing
- Combine all ingredients and whisk.
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Prepare Pita Croutons
- Toss pita with oil and season with za’atar. Bake in a 400°F for 5 minutes or until crisp. Cool and store.
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Finish the Salad
- Combine couscous with prepared dressing, za’atar, herbs and cucumber. Top with remaining ingredients and drizzle with additional dressing.