COUSCOUS SUMMER SALAD

Recipe from https://pinchofyum.com/couscous-summer-salad

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup couscous (uncooked)
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 1/4 cups chicken or veggie broth, warm
• salt and pepper

Toss-Ins

• 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 pieces of fresh sweet corn, kernels cut off the cob
• 2 nectarines or peaches, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 avocado, cut into chunks
• 1/4 red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup pepitas, sunflower seeds, or something crunchy
• 2 cups arugula or spinach
• parsley / mint / basil / any herbs, really
• lemon juice, honey, olive oil for dressing

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine couscous, cherries, cumin, coriander, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour warm broth over everything and let stand until the couscous is cooked, about 5 minutes. Let it cool.
2. Toss everything together and season to taste!

Available at the Oakmont Farmer’s Market 7/12:

-Nectarines available from North Star Orchards

-Arugula, cucumbers, and herbs available from Salvaterra’s Gardens