【Cous Cous salad with orange dressing / オレンジドレッシングのクスクスサラダ】

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos offer a similar taste.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

miso paste

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + tahini

Nutritional yeast adds umami without soy.

Prepare couscous according to package instructions (typically involves boiling water and letting couscous sit until fluffy).

Mix cumin seeds into the couscous.

Prepare the dressing using orange juice and combine it with the couscous.

Serve the salad, ideal for lunch.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens