Almond Citrus Couscous

Light Mediterranean flavors of toasted almonds and lemon peel flavor this cold pasta salad that features Israeli (pearl) couscous.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 266 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ⅓ cup chopped onion
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
• ½ cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
• ½ cup toasted slivered almonds
• 1 teaspoon dried savory
• ½ tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 lemon, zest grated

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir in the savory, parsley, red pepper flakes, and chicken bouillon granules until the granules dissolve. Pour in the couscous, stir to combine, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Cover and remove from heat. Let cool. Drain off any excess liquid remaining.

Step 2

Place the cooled couscous in a salad bowl, and lightly combine with lemon zest, almonds, celery, onion, tomato, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and black pepper before refrigerating until cold, at least 1 hour.