Asparagus Couscous Salad

Name: Asparagus Couscous Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 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); 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

A refreshing side salad for your next barbecue.

30 min

10 min

40 min

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

Sharon's Hint

Make this salad ahead of time. Combine all ingredients (except nuts) and store up to two days before serving. mix in nuts before serving.

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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