You’ll fall in love with this “Pearl Couscous Mediterranean Salad with Dried Cranberries” recipe – it’s a family favorite! The blend of flavors in this salad is so unique, it’ll quickly become your go-to for a delicious lunch or light supper.
Every bite of this “Pearl Couscous Mediterranean Salad” bursts with vibrant Mediterranean flavors that will delight your taste buds in the best possible way!
INGREDIENTS
Pearl Couscous
1 ½ cups Pearl Couscous
2 teaspoons Extra virgin olive oil
Water
½ cup Cherry or grape tomatoes
½ cup Colored peppers
½ cup Chickpeas
¼ cup Red onion
¼ cup Kalamata olives
¼ cup Feta cheese
¼ cup Parsley
½ cup Artichoke
¼ cup Sliced almonds (toast them in olive oil until slightly golden)
¼ cup Dried cranberries
For the Dressing
¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Oregano
3 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Mustard
Salt and black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare the Pearl Couscous: Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the pearl couscous and toast it for about 2-3 minutes. Add water and bring it to a boil. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the couscous is “al dente” (refer to the package instructions). Drain the couscous and set aside to cool.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the colored peppers, chickpeas, red onion, Kalamata olives, parsley, artichoke, cherry tomatoes, dried cranberries, toasted sliced almonds, and feta cheese.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously to thicken the dressing and blend all the flavors.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the dressing over the Mediterranean pearl couscous salad. Stir well to combine. Enjoy your delicious salad!
