Pearl Couscous Salad

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'To make couscous: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir couscous in hot oil until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse couscous under cold water in a colander, then transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil until well coated.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place lentils in a small pan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse lentils under cold water in a colander; add to couscous.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'To make the salad: Add tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, cranberries, raisins, red onion, chives, green onion, parsley, and sumac to couscous mixture.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'To make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pour dressing over salad; stir until coated. Chill in the refrigerator until flavors blend before serving.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)