This beautiful salad is inspired by Shivat HaMinim, the seven species of Israel, and has just the right balance of sweet and crunchy. It is easy to assemble, but is an interesting combination of flavors and makes a gorgeous presentation.
Quest Collection 7 Species Couscous Salad
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Serves 4-6
3 cups cooked Israeli couscous (cooked according to manufacturer’s directions)
1/4 cup dried figs, or 3 fresh figs, quartered
1/4 cup seedless grapes, halved
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablesp
Quest Collection
This beautiful salad is inspired by Shivat HaMinim, the seven species of Israel, and has just the right balance of sweet and crunchy. It is easy to assemble, but is an interesting combination of flavors and makes a gorgeous presentation.
recipe,
Combine couscous, figs, grapes, and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl.Place oil, vinegar, date paste, and mustard in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat well.Just before serving, add the nuts and toss to evenly distribute. Garnish with parsley leaves.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked Israeli couscous (cooked according to manufacturer’s directions)
- ¼ cup dried figs, or 3 fresh figs, quartered
- ¼ cup seedless grapes, halved
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons date paste (available in Middle Eastern stores and health food stores- or make your own by putting soaked dates into a food processor)
- ¼ cup flaked almonds
- 2 tablespoons parsley leaves, torn
Instructions
- Combine couscous, figs, grapes, and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl.
- Place oil, vinegar, date paste, and mustard in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat well.
- Just before serving, add the nuts and toss to evenly distribute.
- Garnish with parsley leaves.
