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.

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