Pearl Couscous and Pomegranate Salad

Submitted by Satyne

"A friend of a friend brought this delicious salad to a bbq. LOVED IT and couldn't find a version on here, so sharing. She couldn't give me measurements so these are estimates."

 

• Ready In: 13mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 10 side serves

ingredients

• 250 g pearl couscous
• 1 pomegranate
• 2 tablespoons dukkah
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon walnut oil
• 1⁄3 cup dates
• 1⁄3 cup slivered almonds
• 1⁄4 cup mint leaf

directions

1. 1. Cover couscous with 2 cups boiling water and simmer for 8 minutes, drain and add to bowl.
2. 2. Add olive oil, walnut oil and dukkah and mix.
3. 3. Pan fry slivered almonds, add to bowl along with pomegranate seeds and diced dates.
4. 4. Add fresh mint leaves prior to serving.