Couscous Salad with Pomegranate Seeds & Mint

Submitted by Beamer42 on September 17, 2012 - 12:24pm
Couscous Salad with Pomegranate Seeds & Mint

Summary

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SourceThe Kitchen is my Playground
Prep Time20 minutes
CategorySalads
CuisineAmerican

Description

I know, I know ... the flavor combination may sound a bit, well, ... odd.  But believe me, it's soooooo good.  The sweetness of the pomegranate seeds and dried currants, with the 'refreshingness' (yup, I think I just made that word up) of the fresh mint is wonderful.  And the pomegranate seeds and walnuts also bring a fantabulous crunch.  Mmmmmmm, mmmmm ... yummy for my tummy.  It makes my tummy do a little happy dance.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz plain couscous
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp dried currants

Instructions

Prepare couscous according to package directions. 

Fluff couscous with a fork and place in a large bowl. 

Mix in remaining ingredients. 

Chill for about an hour prior to serving.

Note:  This is also wonderful served immediately, while still hot, as a side dish.

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