Honey Autumn Pearl Couscous Salad: A Wholesome Fall Delight
A delicious salad perfect for the fall season, featuring honey, pearl couscous, and seasonal vegetables.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced butternut squash
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil, add pearl couscous, and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Drain and let it cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled couscous, butternut squash, cranberries, pecans, and parsley.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, roast the butternut squash before adding it to the salad.
- You can substitute quinoa for the couscous for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Honey Autumn Pearl Couscous Salad, fall recipes, healthy salads