Couscous Salad with Fresh Mango Recipe

Name: Couscous Salad with Fresh Mango
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. tahini; 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt or soft tofu; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; Pinch of ground ginger; 1 ripe large mango, peeled, pitted and diced; 1/2 cup cooked or canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained if canned; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbs. orange juice; ⅔ cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous

Servings: persons

1
In medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil.
2
Stir in couscous, return to a boil, cover and turn heat off.
3
Let stand until water is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in small cup, mix orange juice and tahini until well blended.
5
In large bowl, whisk yogurt until smooth, then whisk in tahini mixture, cumin and ginger.
6
Stir in mango, chickpeas and raisins.
7
Fluff couscous with fork.
8
Stir into mango mixture along with cilantro.
9
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbs. tahini, 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt or soft tofu, 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, Pinch of ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Couscous Salad with Fresh Mango falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Couscous Salad with Fresh Mango

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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