Pearl Couscous Salad
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
International
Pearl Couscous Salad
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A recipe for Pearl Couscous Salad! Tender pearl couscous is tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and feta.
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Ingredients
Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 22 milliliters
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh, 15 milliliters
- 2 teaspoons honey 10 milliliters
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Pearl Couscous Salad:
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 onion peeled and diced, small
- 2 garlic peeled and minced, cloves
- 2 cups pearl couscous 320 grams
- 2 1/2 cups water 590 milliliters
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cucumber cut into half moon slices, mini
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes halved, 227 grams
- 6 ounces feta cheese cut into 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeter) cubes or crumbled, 170 grams
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh, 10 grams
Instructions
To make the Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
To assemble the Pearl Couscous Salad:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook until just fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Stir in the couscous and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted all over.
- Pour in the water and season with the 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally (especially the sides and bottom to prevent sticking), until the water has been absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes to cool.
- Transfer the couscous to the large bowl with the vinaigrette and toss well to coat.
- Toss in the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Feta, and chopped parsley.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to a day in advance and serve chilled.
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