Festive Pomegranate Couscous Salad
- 1 cup uncooked pearl couscous
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp. pure pomegranate juice
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. white wine vinegar
- 1/4 shallot (grated (about 1 Tbsp.))
- 1/4 tsp. pure Himalayan pink salt
- 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate arils
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh baby spinach (cut into ribbons, remove stems if desired)
- 3 green onions (white and light green parts, finely sliced)
- 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup roasted pecans (chopped)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- Prepare couscous according to package instructions. Once cooked, place in fine mesh colander and rinse with cold water until cooled off, drain completely.
- In large bowl, add cooled couscous, pomegranate arils, spinach, green onion, mint, pecans and cranberries.
- In small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, pomegranate juice, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, shallot and salt. Slowly drizzle in avocado oil and whisk until combined and thickened.
- Pour dressing over salad. Gently toss to combine until ingredients are evenly dispersed.
- To make ahead, assemble salad ingredients in bowl and add whisked dressing just prior to serving. Store in refrigerator in airtight container up to 2 days.
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