Pearl Couscous Salad
Summer Pearl Couscous Salad is a fresh, flavorful dish that highlights the best of the season’s ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ⅓ cup green onions, thinly sliced
- ⅓-½ cup cilantro, washed and chopped
Balsamic Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp whole grain mustard
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, then add 1 cup of couscous.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 8–10 minutes until tender.
- While the couscous cooks, make the dressing by adding all the dressing ingredients to a small jar and shaking well until blended.
- Once the couscous is done, drain it and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, black beans, green onions, cilantro, and feta.
- Add the cooled couscous to the bowl, then pour the dressing over everything.
- Toss gently to combine, and enjoy!