Brown Butter Pearl Couscous Salad

Dare to be great with this next level salad recipe created by @daniliciousdishes. Made with RiceSelect® Pearl Couscous, it will change the way you approach salads forever.

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Serves
6
Total Time
20
Prep Time
5
Cook Time
15

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup dry Pearl Couscous
  • null 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • null 2 ears of corn kernels cut off
  • null Half a small red onion diced
  • null 2-3 garlic cloves
  • null 3-4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • null 6 oz herb goat cheese
  • null 2 tablespoons chopped basil
  • null 3-4 tablespoons olive oil see note
  • null Juice and zest of one small or medium lemon
  • null Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pearl couscous according to package instructions. Transfer to large bowl and allow to cool slightly.​
  2. To a large skillet, add the salted butter. Cook over medium heat until bubbly and browned.
  3. Add in the corn and onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add in garlic and cook for another minute or until fragrant. Remove from pan and transfer to the bowl with the pearl couscous.​
  4. Add in remaining ingredients and toss till combined. The goat's cheese will slightly melt with the residual heat of the pearl couscous and help create a sauce along with the lemon juice, olive oil, and brown butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.​
  5. Garnish with extra basil. Enjoy!​