Asparagus Couscous Salad
A refreshing side salad for your next barbecue.
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 40 Min
Serves: 8
Ingredients
Salad:
1 box couscous
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 pound asparagus, cleaned, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup diced red or orange pepper
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1/2 cup Asiago cheese, diced into small pieces
1/2 cup salami, diced into bite sized pieces (optional)
Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbs white wine vinegar
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
Directions
Step 1.
Prepare couscous per package directions and set aside.
Step 2.
In a large bowl, add red onion, asparagus, peppers, cranberries, salami and Asiago cheese. Mix well.
Step 3.
To make dressing, add all dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously until combined.
Step 4.
Pour prepared dressing over salad ingredients, tossing to coat. Stir in pine nuts and almonds before serving.