Strawberry Pearl Couscous Summer Salad Recipe

For a fresh summer dish, this Strawberry Pearl Couscous Salad is tossed in a white balsamic dressing and adds a pop of color to your table.

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Serves
4
Total Time
30
Prep Time
20
Cook Time
10

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup uncooked RiceSelect® Tri-Color Pearl Couscous
  • null ½ cup fresh strawberries, quartered
  • null 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • null 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • null 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • null ½ cup olive oil
  • null ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • null 2 tablespoons honey
  • null ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • null ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • null ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, cook pearl couscous according to package instructions. Cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine couscous, strawberries, mint, and pine nuts. Stir in white balsamic vinegar dressing. Serve immediately.