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BY SEASON

Cran-Orange Couscous Salad

I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped up by the bright flavors of oranges, cranberries, basil and a touch of fennel.

Ingredient

  • 3 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
  • 2 cans (14 ounces each ) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 large navel oranges, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 8 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Direction
  1. Prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork; cool. In a bowl, combine couscous and the next 9 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Garnish with additional chopped basil and reserved fennel fronds.