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Cilantro Lime and Jalapeno Whole Wheat Couscous Salad with Avocado

May 29, 2012

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Cilantro Lime and Jalapeno Whole Wheat Couscous Salad with Avocado

All of my favorite flavors all in one dish, LOVE it. Cilantro, lime, jalapeno, corn, and avocado.

Yea, it doesn’t get much better for me. How about you?

I’m big on pasta salads for summer, they are easy to make and keep very well. This is no different except it’s not regular pasta. It’s actually Whole Wheat Couscous from Bob’s Red Mill. It’s a small pasta the size of pearls, really fun and great alternative to large pasta shapes.

By the way. How was your weekend? Memorial Day Weekend is the kick-off to summer, right?

Well, mine kicked off just beautifully. Each day was filled with summertime thoughts, some relaxing, some not. Sunday was my most favorite day. We spend the day with friends on Coronado Island. It’s so pretty there. Really, whenever we visit, we imagine how lovely it would be to live there. Then we check out some of the CUTE houses and realize…yep…never gonna happen. We all guessed how much one particular house would be and well. I was close in my guess but still off by many hundreds of thousands. Isn’t if fun to play the lottery game…you know the one. If I won the lottery. I’d pick this house. All the kids got in on it too. But we left the island without no new property purchase, but with great memories of a wonderful day!

I posted a few photos on Instagram.  I really love it. You’ll find me @createdbydiane.  I typically post  regular daily type stuff. Yes, I share more than just food, but who am I fooling for me it’s really all about the food! So plenty of yummy photos too.

 

This really screams summer to me, although I’m sure I’ll enjoy eating this all year long. Fresh corn always reminds me of summer. Great part, since this is cut off the cob….you won’t get it stuck in your teeth.

All roasted up and ready to get tossed together.

 

Cilantro Lime and Jalapeno Whole Wheat Couscous Salad with Avocado
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 package Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Pearl Couscous
  • 2 ears corn on cob,
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 4 scallions diced
  • 1-2 jalapeños seeded, diced
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 ripe California Avocado
Instructions
  1. Prepare couscous according to package.
  2. Cut corn off cob.
  3. Heat skillet and place oil,corn, scallions and jalapenos.
  4. Stir and heat until corn and jalapenos lightly brown.
  5. Add heated items to couscous along with lime juice and cilantro.
  6. Stir to blend together.
  7. Serve at room temperature or chill and serve cold.
  8. Top with sliced avocado.
  9. If you prefer it cold and need to serve it quicker rinse couscous in cold water before adding other ingredients.
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 Enjoy!

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*I received a package of Bob’s Red Mill Couscous at Campblogaway and looked forward to trying it. All opinions are my own. I am not being compensated for this post.

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15 Comments Filed Under: Main Dishes, Pasta, Savory, Sponsored, vegetarian Tagged With: cilantro, lime

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Comments

  1. Sue/the view from great island says

    May 30, 2012 at 2:18 am

    I’ve been obsessing over pearl couscous lately, I just love the texture. I need to try the whole wheat, though. I love the southwest flavors in this salad!

    Reply
  2. Blog is the New Black says

    May 30, 2012 at 3:00 am

    I love couscous and I love new ways to enjoy it!

    Reply
  3. Jen says

    May 30, 2012 at 9:58 am

    And this one looks great, too. Love your recipes. May attempt tonight.

    xx
    Jen
    —
    Domestic Divas Blog
    http://www.domesticdivasblog.com

    Reply
  4. Brandie @ Home Cooking Memories says

    May 30, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    I will definitely have to try this! I’ve been needing more healthy salads for the summer.

    Reply
  5. Christy @ Life of a Modern Housewife says

    May 30, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Oh my gosh, this recipe looks so good!! I can’t wait to try this, and all those other recipes look devine!!

    http://www.lifeofamodernhousewife.com

    Reply
  6. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    May 30, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    Oh it’s been too long since I’ve been to Coronado Island! Such a beautiful place.

    Reply
  7. JulieD says

    May 30, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    looks so good, diane!! btw, I love instagram too!! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Shawn @ I Wash...You Dry says

    May 31, 2012 at 9:19 am

    I love this! The couscous is so tasty, and adding avocado sounds devine!

    Reply
  9. Carolyn says

    May 31, 2012 at 10:50 am

    Okay, those are all some of my favourite flavours too! Delicious, Diane! Pinning it.

    Reply
  10. alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    May 31, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    love these! Yum!

    Reply
  11. Marie says

    August 12, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    FYI, pearl couscous (as opposed to regular couscous) IS actually pasta 😀 The recipe sounds delicious!

    Reply
  12. Maria says

    July 31, 2018 at 4:14 am

    Very Nice I can’t wait to make this delicious looking recipe.

    Reply
  13. James says

    July 31, 2018 at 4:17 am

    Very nice, I love cilantro lime anything and this looks great.

    Reply

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