• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous
• 1 cup chopped nectarine
• 1 cup mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries and raspberries
• 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (see Tip)

Preparation

1. Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, shallots, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add cooked couscous, nectarines, berries and almonds; gently toss to combine.

Tips & Notes

To toast sliced almonds, heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add nuts and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

Per serving: 256 calories; 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 6 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein; 7 g fiber; 146 mg sodium; 140 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Fiber (28% daily value), Vitamin C (20% dv).

Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 2 fat

Contributed by: EatingWell.com