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Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad
Super easy to prepare, this Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad is the perfect healthy side for everyday and special occasions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 198 kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup golden raisins
- 2 teaspoons apple juice orange juice or water
- 1 cup dry couscous
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 scallions thinly sliced on the bias
- ½ cup parsley leaves chopped
- ¼ cup mint leaves chopped
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds*
Instructions
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Place golden raisins and juice (or water) in a small microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap and cook in microwave for 30 seconds on high power. Remove from microwave and set aside. (This will rehydrate raisins, making them plump and delicious.)
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In a medium bowl, combine couscous and salt. Add boiling water, stir and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes. Uncover, add butter and stir with a fork till fluffy.
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Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil and pour over warm couscous. Stir well.
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Add scallions, parsley, mint and golden raisins. Stir to combine.
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Taste and season with a bit more salt, if needed and a generous grind of fresh black pepper.
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Scatter pomegranate seeds over top of salad. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
*Intimated by pomegranates? Here's a super simple tutorial on how to de-seed a pom - no mess, no water!
Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart
Nutrition Facts
Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 402mg17%
Potassium 200mg6%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 600IU12%
Vitamin C 12.4mg15%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.