Confetti Couscous Salad with Dried Cherries Recipe

Confetti Couscous Salad with Dried Cherries Recipe

  • For couscous:
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup minced yellow onion
  • 1 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 5 ounces whole-wheat couscous
  • For dressing:
  • 1 tablespoon cherry juice concentrate
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • For salad:
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  1. In a quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and saute for about 3 minutes or until softened. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add couscous, stir, cover and remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl to cool.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together cherry juice concentrate, lemon juice and mustard. Whisk in oil until emulsified. Set aside.
  3. Add dressing and remaining ingredients to couscous and mix well. Serve immediately.
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