Colorful Couscous Salad (And It'S Gluten-Free!) Recipe

Name: Colorful Couscous Salad (And It'S Gluten-Free!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Caramelized onions; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; kosher salt; freshly ground pepper; Couscous salad; 1/2 cup Lundberg roasted brown rice couscous; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup good olive oil; 2 teaspoons agave nectar; 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; kosher salt; freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup cooked chick peas, drained (canned is fine); 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1/4 cup dried prunes, chopped; 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

Caramelized onions
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
Couscous salad
1/2 cup Lundberg roasted brown rice couscous
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup good olive oil
2 teaspoons agave nectar
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup cooked chick peas, drained (canned is fine)
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup dried prunes, chopped
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
Heat the oil over medium heat, and add the onions, salt and pepper.
2
Add the vinegar, making sure all of the onions are coated with it.
3
Cook until the onions are a rich caramel color, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool.
4
Bring chicken stock to a boil.
5
Add couscous, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes or less.
6
Remove from heat and keep lid on for five minutes.
7
Fluff with fork and spoon into larger mixing bowl. Cool completely.
8
While cooling, make dressing by whisking together the oil, vinegar, agave, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside for later.
9
Once the couscous has cooled, gently fold in the remaining ingredients and mix in the dressing.
10
Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy!

670

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Caramelized onions, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Colorful Couscous Salad (And It'S Gluten-Free!) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Colorful Couscous Salad (And It'S Gluten-Free!)

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