Description
Autumn Pearl Couscous Salad with Maple-Cider Vinaigrette is a vibrant and delicious dish that embodies the flavors of fall. With tender Israeli couscous, crisp apples, toasted pecans, and a delightful maple-cider dressing, this salad is perfect for gatherings or as a light meal. Easy to prepare, it will impress your guests and leave them asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 1 medium apple (e.g., Granny Smith), diced
- ½ cup toasted pecans
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the couscous: Boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan, add couscous and a pinch of salt, then simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Prepare veggies: In a large bowl, combine diced apple, onion, and spinach.
- Toast nuts: Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Make vinaigrette: Whisk together maple syrup, cider vinegar, and olive oil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Once cooled slightly, mix couscous with veggies, toasted pecans, and cranberries.
- Toss: Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently. Let sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg