Easy Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

Here is my first recipe post.

I can not keep this deliciousness to myself.

This dish is so good, I've been thinking about it since I made it the first time.

I've been so obsessed, I am making it again this weekend.

This dish is so fresh and bright and will make your mouther water.

And bonus: it's super easy to make!

Please give it a try... and if you do, I would love to see your pics and reviews of this yumminess!

RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ cups dried Israeli couscous, also called pearl couscous
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 to 4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice, depending on taste
1 medium English cucumber, diced
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh herbs; use any combination of fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, dill, or mint
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup raisins, we love golden raisins

DIRECTIONS:

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add couscous and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes.

Drain.

While the couscous cooks, in a large bowl, whisk the oil, mustard, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Add the drained couscous to the dressing and mix well.

Stir in the cucumber, tomato, herbs, walnuts and raisins.

Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and/or pepper as needed.

Enjoy warm or cover then refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.

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