Confetti Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes

Servings: 4

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Ingredients:

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/4 cup minced yellow onion

1 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

5 ounces whole wheat couscous (about 1 cup)

1 tablespoon cherry juice concentrate

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard

2 tablespoons canola oil

1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherry

3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Prepare couscous: In a quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and sauté for about 3 minutes or until softened.
2. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add couscous, stir, cover and remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl to cool.
3. Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together cherry juice concentrate, lemon juice and mustard. Whisk in oil until emulsified. Set aside.
4. Assemble: Add dressing and remaining ingredients to the couscous and mix well. Serve immediately.

By RecipeOfHealth.com