Big Red Recipes

Candied Walnut Arugula Cous Cous Salad

Candied Walnut Arugula Cous Cous Salad

This hit salad is the real “meal” deal. Often served as the main course, it delivers on all culinary fronts from healthy to fulfilling. Serves 4

INGREDIENTS
  • Big Red Walnuts
  • 2 cups Israeli cous cous
  • 1 bunch dill
  • 1 (5) oz box arugula
  • Candied walnuts
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Feta cheese
DRESSING
  • 3 T olive oil
  • 1 T Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • Drizzle of honey
DIRECTIONS

Start by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook cous cous until soft, (5-8 minutes). Strain cous cous and toss with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and salt to avoid sticking together. Once cous cous cools, add fresh chopped dill.

Toss arugula, cous cous, candied walnuts, pomegranate seeds in a large bowl with salad dressing. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and fresh ground pepper.