A vibrant and refreshing salad combining fluffy couscous with sweet pomegranate seeds, crunchy pistachios, and fresh herbs, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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2cupscouscous
1pomegranatepomegranate seeds
0.5cuppistachios, (roughly chopped)
0.5cupchopped mint
0.5cupchopped flat-leaf parsley
1large lemonlemon, (zested)
4tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
0.5teaspoonkosher salt
10grindspepper
Instructions
Cook the couscous according to package instructions and let it cool.
In a large bowl, combine cooled couscous, pomegranate seeds, chopped pistachios, mint, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the pistachios lightly before chopping.