Asparagus Couscous Salad

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 

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.