Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon fig infused or white balsamic vinegar

Instruction

  • In a medium pot bring the water and orange juice to a boil. Add the couscous and olive oil. Cover and reduce the heat to low and allow the couscous to cook for about 8 minutes until almost cooked through.
  • Stir in the cherries and continue cooking until couscous is tender, about 3 to 4 minutes longer. Remove the pot from the stove and allow it to cool completely.
  • Add the spinach, almonds and couscous mixture to a boil. Add in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and stir to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.