Healthy recipes- Chopped Salad with Couscous Fritters

Chopped Salad with Couscous Fritters

Ingredients

• ¾ c. couscous
• 1 small orange
• 1 c. frozen peas
• ½ c. fresh flat-leaf parsley
• ¼ c. fresh mint
• 5 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
• ½ head romaine lettuce
• 1 bunch radishes
• ½ seedless cucumber
• 2 scallions

Directions

1. Prepare the couscous according to package directions. Using a vegetable peeler, remove 3 strips of zest from the orange. Thinly slice the zest. Fluff the couscous with a fork, then toss with the orange zest, peas, parsley, mint, 1 tablespoon oil, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the egg and mix to combine.
2. With wet hands, form the mixture into 8 patties (about 1/4 cup each). Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the lettuce, radishes, cucumber, and scallions and toss to coat. Serve with the couscous fritters.