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Refreshing cherry almond couscous salad with natural ingredients, ideal for summer, featuring a nutritious Ayurvedic recipe.

Refresh Your Palate with Cherry-Almond Couscous Salad

A Refreshing Summer Delight

Elevate your summer dining experience with this delightful cherry-almond couscous salad, a perfect match for the fiery pitta energies. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature. For a heartier meal, Kaphas and vatas can opt to sauté the tofu.

Preparation Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Serving

6–8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of coconut, almond, or olive oil
  • 1 cup of chopped almonds
  • 1 cup of chopped ripe cherries
  • 2 cups of Israeli couscous
  • 4 1⁄2 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1⁄2 cup of coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon of ground fennel
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cardamom
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1⁄2 cup of dried cherries
  • 1⁄2 cup of slivered almonds
  • 2 (14-ounce) packages of tofu, drained and cubed
  • 6 to 8 cups of salad greens

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the almonds and cherries, and sauté for 1 minute.

Step 2

Stir in the couscous and toast for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lemon juice, fennel, cardamom, and salt.

Step 5

Add the cooked couscous, dried cherries, slivered almonds, and tofu to the bowl. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Serve the couscous mixture over the bed of salad greens.

Nutrition Tips

  • Vatas:

    Enhance creaminess with a dollop of yogurt or a splash of champagne or white balsamic vinegar. Consider steaming the raw greens and tofu before serving.

  • Pittas:

    Elevate the dish with freshly chopped cilantro or mint.

  • Kaphas:

    Customize by adding a fried egg, substituting chickpeas for tofu, almond milk for coconut milk, and sunflower oil for coconut oil.

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