Apricot Almond Couscous Bowl

Name: Apricot Almond Couscous Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon (20 g) pure honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon (20 g) pure honey or maple syrup; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1¼ cups (300 ml) water or low-sodium vegetable broth; 1¼ cups (300 ml) water or low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup (170 g) whole wheat couscous; ½ cup (75 g) dried apricots, chopped; ½ cup (60 g) toasted almonds, sliced; ½ cucumber, diced; ½ red bell pepper, diced; ¼ red onion, thinly sliced; ¼ cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped; ¼ cup (24 g) fresh mint, chopped; 4 to 6 cups (80 to 120 g) baby arugula or mixed greens

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
35 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

This refreshing bowl features fiber-rich whole wheat couscous with crisp vegetables, sweet apricots, and fresh herbs for an antioxidant boost, all brought together by a bright lemon dressing.

Ingredients

For the Sunny Lemon Spice Dressing

3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons (

Vegan

Method

Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, shaker, or mason jar, combine all the dressing ingredients. Whisk or shake until well mixed.

Cook the Couscous

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from the heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, fluff the co