Cucumber, Pearl Couscous, Basil and Watermelon Salad

Refreshing and delicous, this Cucumber, Basil & Watermelon Salad with RiceSelect® Pearl Couscous is ideal for summer barbecues and outdoor get togethers.

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Serves
8
Total Time
20
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
10

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup, uncooked RiceSelect® Pearl Couscous
  • null 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • null 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • null 1/2 tsp ginger, minced
  • null 2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • null 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • null 3 cups watermelon, cubed or melon balls
  • null 1 English cucumber, chopped into 1/4 pieces (about 2 cups)
  • null 1 ripe mango, skin removed & chopped into 1/2 in pieces
  • null 1/2 serrano pepper, thinly sliced
  • null 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • null 1/4 cup sliced basil
  • null 1/4 cup salted peanuts, crushed & toasted

Instructions

  1. Prepare pearl couscous according to package directions.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce or tamari, garlic, ginger, lime juice and rice vinegar. Add pearl couscous, watermelon, cucumber, mango, serrano pepper, cilantro, and basil. Mix.
  3. Chill for 30 minutes, then drain excess liquid before serving.
  4. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top of salad. Serve.