Couscous and Mandarin Orange Salad
For Ladies who Lunch, the shredded Dofino® Gouda with Chili Lime adds a surprising touch to this recipe!
Ingredients
1-1/2 cup couscous
1 cup non fat plain yogurt
1 can (10 ounces) Mandarin orange sections, drained (reserve 1/3 cup liquid)
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/3 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup (3 ounces) Dofino Gouda with Chili Lime cheese, shredded
Bibb lettuce leaves
Methods
In medium saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil: stir in couscous. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together yogurt, reserved orange liquid, oil, cumin and salt.
Fluff couscous with a fork, and add to yogurt mixture. Stir in orange sections, scallions, and celery: toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
To serve, place lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Mound couscous mixture on top, and sprinkle cheese over the salad.
Makes 4 servings
