Couscous Salad with Honey Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Couscous Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; Sea salt, preferably gray salt; 1 1/2 cups couscous; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound summer squash, cut in 1/2-inch cubes; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh lemon thyme leaves; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup white raisins; 1 pound English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup fresh arugula, chiffonade; 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted in 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes

Servings: persons

4 cups water
Sea salt, preferably gray salt
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound summer squash, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh lemon thyme leaves
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup white raisins
1 pound English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup fresh arugula, chiffonade
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted in 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes

1
Bring 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil.
2
Gradually add the couscous.
3
Return to a boil and let cook for 2 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 3 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, in a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
6
Add cubed squash.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Saute, stirring often, for about 4 minutes, or until caramelized and crispy.
9
Add the fresh lemon thyme and set aside.
10
In a small saucepan, heat the honey and vinegar until just warm.
11
Whisk in olive oil and season with salt and twist of pepper.
12
Remove from the heat, and add the raisins.
13
Fluff the couscous with a fork.
14
Place the arugula in a serving bowl.
15
Toss with the warm squash, couscous, cucumber and 2 tablespoons of the toasted almonds.
16
Add enough dressing to coat the salad.
17
Season with salt and pepper, and top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of almonds.
18
Serves:6; Calories: 362; Total Fat: 18 grams; Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams; Protein: 6 grams; Total carbohydrates: 46 grams; Sugar: 15 grams; Fiber: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 294 milligrams

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, Sea salt, preferably gray salt, 1 1/2 cups couscous, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Couscous Salad with Honey Vinaigrette 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.

Couscous Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

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