Pearl Couscous Salad
Ingredients
Couscous:
2 tsp olive oil
1 garlic clove , minced
½ small onion , finely chopped
1 1/2 cups (250g/ 8oz) pearl couscous (aka gourmet or Israeli couscous, Note 1)
1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth , low sodium
1 cup water
Salad:
2 cucumbers , diced (about 2 cups)
250g / 8 oz cherry tomatoes , halved (about 2 cups)
3 cups baby spinach , finely sliced (Note 2)
¼ cup coriander / cilantro , finely chopped (or sub with parsley)
¼ cup dill , finely chopped
Lemon Dressing (Note 3):
2 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove , minced
1 tsp sugar , optional
3/4 tsp cooking / kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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