Grape, Celery, and Couscous Salad

Name: Grape, Celery, and Couscous Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Israeli couscous; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest plus 2 tablespoons juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar; Salt and pepper; 1/2 pound halved red seedless grapes; 3 thinly sliced stalks celery plus 1/2 cup celery leaves

Recipe photo courtesy of Johnny Miller

This refreshing and crunchy side dish is a great substitute for rice or potatoes.

Source: Everyday Food, December 2012

20 mins 20 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

1 cup Israeli couscous
1 teaspoon grated orange zest plus 2 tablespoons juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1/2 pound halved red seedless grapes
3 thinly sliced stalks celery plus 1/2 cup celery leaves

Directions

1. Cook couscous according to package instructions. Whisk together orange zest plus juice, olive oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with couscous, grapes, and celery stalks and leaves; season with salt and pepper.