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Pearl Couscous Salad

Charcuterie Board Pearl Couscous Salad

I love most types of pearl couscous salad, but this charcuterie board version totally takes things up a notch. Can't-stop-eating delish!
SERVINGS 6 +
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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Ingredients
  

TO ASSEMBLE THE SALAD:

  • 1 tbsp. Salted Butter
  • 8 oz. Israeli Pearled Couscous
  • 1 3/4 cups Chicken Stock
  • 2 1/2 cups Fresh Spinach, chopped
  • 2 oz. Feta Cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Shredded Mozzarella
  • 4 oz. Peppered Salami, chopped
  • 10 Grape Tomatoes, cut into 4ths
  • 1/4 cup Salt + Pepper Pistachios, crushed
  • 2 tbsp. Basil Pesto
  • Salt + Pepper, if needed (taste first)
  • Zest of 1/2 Lemon, optional
  • 10 Everything Bagel Crackers, broken apart

SIMPLE CREAMY DRESSING:

  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp. Mayonnaise
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, grated
  • 1/2 Shallot, minced
  • 1 tbsp. White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Stone Ground Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp. Agave Nectar
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. White Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add butter to a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour-in the couscous and sauté for 4 - 5 minutes, or until the couscous has a light brown color. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover, and cook for roughly 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the spinach, mozzarella, salami, and tomatoes. Then whisk together all ingredients for the creamy dressing. Set aside.
  • Once the couscous is cooked, pour into a large bowl and combine all of the ingredients for the salad. Drizzle over with the dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately with crumbled crackers on top. Note: if making this ahead of time or for meal prep, keep the crackers separated until you’re ready to enjoy.