Description
This Autumn Pearl Couscous Salad is the perfect seasonal dish, combining the rich flavors of fall with the light, fluffy texture of pearl couscous. The crisp apples, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans are balanced beautifully by the tangy maple vinaigrette, making this salad a delicious addition to any autumn meal.
Ingredients
1 cup pearl couscous
2 cups water
1 apple, diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the pearl couscous, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until tender.
- Once the couscous is cooked, drain any excess water and set the couscous aside to cool.
- While the couscous is cooling, dice the apple, chop the pecans, and roughly chop the parsley. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, diced apple, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and fresh parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
