Cous Cous with Pomegranates
Cous Cous with Pomegranates, Fresh Herbs, Pine Nuts, and Mint is a gorgeous winter salad that's easy to make and a perfect Middle Eastern Feast Side Dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cous cous prepared I prefer Israeli pearl for this salad
- pomegranate seeds from 1 whole fruit as much or as little as you like
- ½ cup toasted pine nuts
- ¼ cup chopped mint
- ¼ cup feta crumbled
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cous cous according to the package directions.
- While it's still warm, place it in a large serving bowl and drizzle it with olive oil. Toss well to keep it from sticking together.
- Remove the kernels from one pomegranate. If you need some tips on how to go that, read on: pantry tips: how to open a pomegranate.
- Top with the pine nuts, mint, feta and pomegranate kernels. Toss just as you're ready to serve.