Couscous Salad with Pomegranate | Food Channel L Recipes

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is gluten-free and high in protein.

pomegranate seeds

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cranberries are more accessible and still add sweetness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with higher smoke point.

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: carrots

Carrots provide crunch and sweetness at a lower cost.

Boil water in a pot and add couscous, stirring to combine.

Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes until couscous absorbs water.

Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Add diced celery, pomegranate seeds, and chopped walnuts to the bowl.

Chop parsley and mint, then add to the mixture.

Drizzle olive oil, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses over the salad.

Season with salt and minced garlic to taste.

Toss everything together until well combined.

Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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