Name: Bejeweled Couscous Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups couscous; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 3 green onions (diced); 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1 cup chopped cilantro; 1 cup chopped toasted pecans; Salt and pepper (to taste); 1 –2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup; 1-1/2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard; 1 lemon (juiced); 1-2 Tbsp. white vinegar; Hot sauce (to taste); 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil; Salt and pepper (to taste)

Bright, colorful and bursting with texture, this bejeweled couscous salad lives up to its name. Fluffy couscous is studded with sweet golden raisins, juicy pomegranate seeds, crunchy toasted pecans and fresh herbs, then tossed in a tangy maple Dijon vinaigrette that ties everything together. It’s a vibrant side dish—or light main—that shines on any table.