There’s nothing drab about this salad, and nothing too complicated! Full-flavored and easy to throw together, it may just become your new favorite light dinner option. It stores well in the fridge too, making it a smart choice for lunch all week long.
Ingredients
- 1⅔ cups water
- 1⅓ cups pearl couscous
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- ⅔ cup unsweetened dried cherries
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 oz. baby arugula, finely chopped
- ½ cup walnuts, lightly toasted
- 3 shallots, peeled and sliced
- 2 oz. gouda, shredded
Directions
- Bring the water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover and turn down to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Add the dried cherries and microwave for 2 minutes on high. Let stand for 5-10 minutes.
- Drain and reserve the liquid. Whisk to make sure it’s fully emulsified. Stir liquid into the couscous.
- Stir in the steeped cherries, celery, arugula, walnuts and sliced shallots. Top with cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 306 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 535 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 21g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat 4.5g | 23% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 7.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 16mg | 5% | |
| Sodium 155mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 71g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber 7.5g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars 16g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 6g | ||
| Protein 16g | ||
| Vitamin D 0.1mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 197.4mg | 15% | |
| Iron 2.1mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 435mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A 58mcg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C 14.1mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E 1.5mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin K 34mcg | 30% | |
| Thiamin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Riboflavin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Niacin 5.3mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.3mg | 20% | |
| Folate 71mcg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B12 0.2mcg | 8% | |
| Biotin 4mcg | 15% | |
| Chloride 207.8mg | 10% | |
| Pantothenate 1.1mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus 261.9mg | 20% | |
| Iodine 1.6mcg | 2% | |
| Magnesium 73.6mg | 20% | |
| Zinc 1.7mg | 20% | |
| Selenium 3.3mcg | 6% | |
| Copper 0.4mg | 45% | |
| Manganese 1.1mg | 50% | |
| Chromium 0.2mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 34.5mcg | 80% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Water, Pearl Couscous (100% Durum Wheat Semolina), Shallots, Dried Cherries, Arugula, Celery, Orange Juice, Walnuts, Gouda Cheese (cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (coloring)), Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar.
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