Full of vibrant color and fresh flavors, this Mediterranean inspired Couscous Salad is made with juicy red pomegranate seeds, mandarin orange slices, feta cheese, pistachios, parsley and mint. It makes a stunning holiday side dish!
⅓cupcrumbled feta cheesedivided (may sub plant-based feta)
¼cupmint chopped
¼cupchopped parsley
½teaspoonsaltdivided
DIRECTIONS
Cook the Couscous: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add couscous and stir. Remove from heat, and let sit covered with a lid for 5 minutes. Then remove the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork. Allow to cool. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of Udo’s Oil or olive oil.
Making the Dressing: Whisk together the Udo’s Oil, Lemon-Ginger Apple Cider Vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl or jar. Set aside.
Making the Salad: Add the couscous with 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds, 1/4 cup feta cheese, ¼ cup pistachios, the fennel, parsley, and mint in a large bowl. Toss with ½ the dressing to coat.
Serving: Transfer to a wide shallow serving bowl sprinkle with the feta. To finish, garnish with the orange slices, remaining pomegranate seeds and pistachios. Drizzle with more dressing if desired or serve on the side for guests.