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Close-up view of a vibrant bowl of Festive Pomegranate Pearl Couscous Salad, showcasing juicy pomegranate seeds and green herbs.
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Festive Pomegranate Pearl Couscous Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining pearl couscous with pomegranate seeds, herbs, and a zesty dressing, perfect for festive occasions.

Ingredients

Pearl Couscous

  • 16 ounces pearl couscous (rinsed)
  • 3 cups water (check package directions)
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Pomegranate Seeds

  • 1.5 cups pomegranate seeds

Green Onions

  • 4 medium green onions (white and green parts chopped)

Parsley

  • 2 cups flat-leaf parsley (roughly chopped)

Mint Leaves

  • 0.5 cup mint leaves (chopped)

Pistachios

  • 0.5 cup pistachios (unsalted)
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons ginger (grated or finely minced)
  • 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Bring 3 cups water and ΒΌ teaspoon salt to a boil. Add rinsed couscous, stir, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Rinse with cool water.
  • Mix lemon juice, grated ginger, red chili flakes, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Combine cooked couscous with half the dressing. Add pomegranate seeds, chopped herbs, green onions, and pistachios. Toss to combine.
  • Add remaining dressing and toss again. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the pistachios before adding.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Pomegranate