17 Ingredients
710 Calories
40 Minutes
If you want to change your traditional salad for another healthy dish, this couscous salad could be a great fit! Beautiful colors, textures, flavors and perfect for your nutrition.
Ingredients:
🔸1 butternut squash
🔸2 tablespoons olive oil
🔸Salt
🔸Pepper
🔸1 1/2 cups pearl couscous (if you can’t find, replace it by orzo pasta or the traditional couscous).
🔸3 cups baby spinach
🔸1/2 cup red onions (thinly sliced)
🔸1/2 cup dried cranberries
🔸1/2 cup toasted pecans
🔸3 tablespoons orange juice
🔸1 tablespoon dijon mustard
🔸1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
🔸3 tablespoons honey
🔸2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
🔸1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven. Peel and dice the butternut squash and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and olive oil. Roast them during 20-25 minutes in the oven.
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Prepare the couscous (see package for cooking time and instructions).
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For the dressing, pour the orange juice, mustard, garlic powder, apple cider, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper in a mason jar. Screw on the lid and shake. Add salt and pepper if needed.
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In the bowl of your choice, bring together all the ingredients of the salad and gently add the serving.
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Ready to eat!
