Servings: 8 1 cup servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup pearl couscous
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper(to taste)
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fine grated lemon zest
- 2-4 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice(to taste)
- 1 large diced tomato
- 1 medium diced English cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh combination of parsley, cilantro, basil, dill, or mint
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
- Add couscous and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes, then drain.
- In large bowl, whisk together oil, mustard, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Add the drained couscous to the dressing and mix well.
- Stir in the tomato, cucumber, herbs, raisins and walnuts.
- Add additional salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
This dish can be eaten warm or cold.
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