Strawberry Pearl Couscous Summer Salad

Fresh, fruity and light, this RiceSelect® Pearl Couscous salad uses the season’s juiciest berries in a delectable new way! An ideal addition to brunches, potlucks and more, this 20-minute pasta salad is sure to meet with high praise.


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Serves
4
Total Time
20
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
10

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Tri-Color Pearl Couscous
  • null ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • null ½ cup olive oil
  • null 2 tablespoons honey
  • null ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • null ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • null ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • null ½ cup fresh strawberries, quartered
  • null 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • null 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • null 2 tablespoons pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Prepare pearl couscous according to package directions. Cool.
  2. To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine couscous, strawberries, mint, and pine nuts. Stir in about ½ of the white balsamic vinegar dressing, use more if desired. Serve immediately.