By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 6
155 cal · 10 min
Couscous with Nectarines & Toasted Almonds
Recipe GLPR3bb54886acd7da
A light and refreshing whole wheat couscous salad featuring sweet nectarines, crunchy toasted almonds, and bright lemon flavor. This vegan-friendly side dish comes together in just 10 minutes and makes a perfect accompaniment to grilled vegetables or lean proteins.
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Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 cup water
¼ tsp salt
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 nectarine, chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
½ Juice of ½ lemon
¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted
Directions
Pour the water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Stir in the couscous and salt, then immediately remove from heat and cover with a lid.
Let the couscous stand undisturbed for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
Remove the lid and fluff the couscous gently with a fork to separate the grains.
Drizzle the olive oil over the couscous and stir to distribute evenly.
Fold in the chopped nectarine, sliced green onion, and lemon juice until well combined.
Transfer to a serving dish and top with the toasted slivered almonds just before serving.
Comments
This is a straightforward side dish that checks most boxes for a Charlotte weeknight: all ingredients are reliably stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, and Kroger, with almonds available year-round in the baking aisle. The real cost driver is nectarines, which run $2–$3 per pound in summer but are sparse and pricey in winter, making this genuinely seasonal—peak season (June–August) keeps it around $1.50–$2 per serving, but off-season hits $3+. The stated 10 minutes is honest if you use quick-cooking couscous and have nectarines pre-cut, though toasting the almonds and cooking couscous properly add a few minutes in reality. It reheats adequately and works as a side for grilled chicken or fish, but it's not a complete meal and demands fresh nectarines to shine, which narrows its practical window to summer months.
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