Confetti Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced yellow onion
• 1 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 5 ounces whole wheat couscous (about 1 cup)
• 1 tablespoon cherry juice concentrate
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherry
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 prepare couscous: in a quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. add onion and sauté for about 3 minutes or until softened.
• 2 add the broth and bring to a boil. add couscous, stir, cover and remove from heat. let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. transfer to a mixing bowl to cool.
• 3 prepare dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together cherry juice concentrate, lemon juice and mustard. whisk in oil until emulsified. set aside.
• 4 assemble: add dressing and remaining ingredients to the couscous and mix well. serve immediately.