It's been quite a few days since I've shared a recipe and with all the not-so-healthy eats while traveling, I was feeling something healthy.

Okay, so when my week gets busy I tend to really gravitate towards quicker and easier stuff. I mean, I think we all do that right? For me, salads are a big go-to because you can literally just put everything into a bowl and mix it up, done. Oh my goodness, I sound so lazy today. Hey, what can I say, it’s only Tuesday.

So anyway, salads, is it just me or do they tend to get a really bad rep? I feel like I’ve talked about this before but it’s still just as true as it was the last time. A salad has the potential to be anything but boring and everyone seems to forget that. This one is a simple mix of couscous and fresh spinach, plus a ton of other delicious ingredients on top. A friend of mine brought me a little carton of what will probably be this season’s last blueberries (I love autumn but not that part; enter sad face.) so I had to add some of them to my salad. I also made a no hassle dressing with just 3 ingredients and it’s AHHH-mazing!

You can of course add to this salad if you’d like to have it for lunch or dinner and you want it to be a bit more filling but I wanted to keep it simple. Actually I’m finding myself wanting to simplify a lot of things in my life right now because, seriously, sometimes I way over-complicate stuff. That’s why a salad is the perfect thing for my mood today. I hope this recipe is at least something inspiring in your day!

Spring Spinach & Couscous Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 - 6 servings

This is such a quick and colorful salad that makes a great addition to any meal. It has a little of everything and it comes together in only about 10 minutes.

Ingredients

Maple Mustard Dressing:
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup brown or dijon mustard
Salad:
4 cups fresh spinach leaves
2 cups cooked couscous
1 cup cooked kidney beans, rinsed
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup raw almonds
1 large avocado, pit removed and diced
1 handful fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Maple Mustard Dressing:
Stir the ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth.
Salad:
Combine the couscous and spinach in a large salad bowl and toss together. Sprinkle the remaining ingredients over the salad and drizzle the dressing on top. If desired the salad can be served with the dressing on the side.

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If you're looking for more recipes check out some of my other recent posts!

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