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Festive Pomegranate Couscous Salad with Mint, Spinach and Cranberries on Stoneware Plate
Festive Pomegranate Couscous Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Servings: 4
Calories: 400 kcal
Author: Loren
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Prepare couscous according to package instructions. Once cooked, place in fine mesh colander and rinse with cold water until cooled off, drain completely.
  2. In large bowl, add cooled couscous, pomegranate arils, spinach, green onion, mint, pecans and cranberries.
  3. In small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, pomegranate juice, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, shallot and salt. Slowly drizzle in avocado oil and whisk until combined and thickened.
  4. Pour dressing over salad. Gently toss to combine until ingredients are evenly dispersed.
  5. To make ahead, assemble salad ingredients in bowl and add whisked dressing just prior to serving. Store in refrigerator in airtight container up to 2 days.
Recipe Notes

Mix up this seasonal salad with better-for-you ingredients from Vitacost!

Nutrition Facts
Festive Pomegranate Couscous Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Sodium 162mg7%
Potassium 274mg8%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 918IU18%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.