Pearl Couscous Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package pearl couscous
• 1 can white beans
• 1 can sliced black olives
• 1 red onion
• 1 cucumber
• 1 package cherry tomatoes
• 1 head garlic
• 1 bunch parsley
• 2 packets dijon mustard
• 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper
• Oil

SUGGESTED ADD-INS

• canned tuna or salmon
• canned artichoke hearts

Prepare your ingredients:

1. Open the can of white beans. Drain off the liquid and rinse with water.
2. Open the can of olives; drain off the liquid.
3. Peel the cucumber. Slice lengthwise into quarters and chop.
4. Peel and finely chop 3 garlic cloves.
5. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
6. Peel the onion and slice it in half, cutting off the woody ends. Slice the onion into thin strips.
7. Rinse, dry, and finely chop the parsley.
8. Slice the lemon in half

Prepare the salad:

1. 1. Cook the pearl couscous:
      1. Two cooking methods are listed on the back of the box – choose the option (stovetop or microwave) that works best for you. Each box contains 4 bags of couscous. 1 bag equals 2 servings – make as much as you need. Allow to cool after cooking.
   2. Make the dressing:
      1. Using scissors, cut the tops off both packets of Dijon mustard. Add to a bowl.
      2. Add the finely chopped garlic.
      3. Squeeze both halves of the lemon directly into the bowl.
      4. Add ¼ cup of oil – olive oil keeps with the theme of the recipe, but canola oil works just as well.
      5. Whisk the ingredients together until completely combined.

Create the salad:

1. To assemble the salad, you can make each bowl individually or in one large bowl.
   1. Begin with the couscous, creating the base of the salad to build on.
   2. Add each of your prepared ingredients – have fun with this part. Group colors together, create patterns with different shapes – bring your salad to life!

CARROT TIPS

• This recipe is a great base for your creativity. Additions could include:
  • capers
  • pickled red onions
  • canned tuna or salmon
  • more fresh herbs like rosemary or oregano
  • artichoke hearts
• Want to recreate this recipe without the couscous? This could easily become a rice or pasta salad!

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