HARVEST BLEND COUSCOUS SALAD
WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
HARVEST BLEND COUSCOUS SALAD
WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Delicious and packed with a punch of fresh citrus flavor, this hearty dish is rich in fiber, protein, and nutrients. Serve up hot or cold, with any combination of your favorite seasonal vegetables, a healthy grain blend, and a fresh, citrusy vinaigrette. My go-to pantry favorite is Trader Joe’s grain-packed blend of Pearled couscous, Orzo, Split baby Garbanzo beans, and red quinoa.

INGREDIENTS
Roasted Tomatoes
1-pint cherry tomatoes, halved, roasted
Splash of extra virgin olive oil
10 sprigs fresh thyme
Couscous Salad
1 ¼ cup/310 g Trader Joe’s Harvest couscous blend or substitute Pearl couscous, Orzo or for gluten-free use Quinoa
2 cups/500 ml vegetable broth
1 tbsp/15 ml plant-based butter
Swop out Corn for your favorite seasonal veggies
splash extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 cup/250 g fresh corn off the cob, raw or grilled
2 green onions, sliced on the bias
Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with a selection of greens: romaine lettuce, mesclun greens, or rocket
Dressing
2-3 tbsp/30-45 ml extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp/15 ml lemon juice
½ tsp/2 ml Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
2-3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste