Grapefruit and Avocado Couscous Salad

Ingredients: 

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, grapefruit juice or lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cooked couscous, cooled
• 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
• 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented, or other citrus like oranges, mandarins or clementines
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or other crumbly cheese like parmesan, cotija or goat cheese (optional)

Method: 

1. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper together in a small bowl until combined.
2. Combine couscous, spinach, grapefruit and avocado slices in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat.
3. Sprinkle with feta cheese, if using, and serve.

Tips:

• Substitute the lime dressing mixture for your favorite vinaigrette dressing
• Substitute quinoa, lentils, rice or other grain in place of the couscous.

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