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A white plate of couscous and pear salad with goats cheese, with a black fork on a napkin behind it | Hurry The Food Up

Couscous and Pear Salad with Goat's Cheese

Course: Appetizers, Lunch, Main Course, Salads, Sides
Diet: Egg Free, Low Calorie, Dairy Free, Vegetarian
Time: Max 30 min
Calories: 150 - 450 kcal
Type: meal plan recipes
Diet: egg-free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 413kcal
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Optional step: If you have the time and inclination, lightly roast the couscous in a dry pan for a couple of minutes until it turns a light brown and releases its aroma. Then move onto step 2. Feel free to completely skip this step to save time!
    A bowl of cooked couscous, one of sliced pear, one of spinach and one of goats cheese, for the pear salad | Hurry The Food Up
  • In a medium sized salad bowl add the couscous. Add ½ cup of boiling water and salt to taste, mix and cover with a lid for 8-10 minutes.
  • Add baby spinach, sliced pear and goat cheese to the salad bowl. Drizzle over the mixture of maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, 2 tbsp water and a generous sprinkle of flaky or sea salt. Mix thoroughly and serve.
    A plate of couscous and pear salad with goats cheese, on a white surface with a black fork & salt dish | Hurry The Food Up

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 3421IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 3mg