Description
This Near East Couscous Grapefruit Salad is made with a base of kale and arugula, Near East® Couscous Parmesan , juicy ruby red grapefruit, fresh avocado slices, thinly sliced red onion, chopped walnuts, shaved parmesan, and a warm grapefruit honey vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Salad
1 box Near East® Couscous Parmesan
8 cups chopped kale
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups baby arugula
1 large red grapefruit, peeled and sliced into bite sized pieces
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced thin
1/4 cup red onion, sliced thin
2 oz shaved parmesan
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
Dressing
1/2 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
pinch of salt
Instructions
Salad
Prepare the couscous according to package instructions, set aside
Add the kale and 1 tbsp olive oil to a large salad bowl
Using clean hands, massage the kale with your fingers until is softens and reduces by about half
Add the arugula, toss to combine with the kale
Add the grapefruit, avocado and red onion slices, toss
Add the prepared couscous, toss
Top with the shaved parmesan and walnuts, toss
Dressing
Add the grapefruit juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey and salt to a small, heavy bottomed sauce pan
Put the pan on the stovetop over medium heat
Whisking, bring to a low boil
Reduce to low and simmer for 5 minutes
Pour the warm dressing over the salad and serve immediately*
Notes
*If you prefer you may prepare the couscous and dressing ahead of time and serve the salad chilled
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: salad
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