Apple and Walnut Couscous
 
 
Couscous is a pellet-shaped pasta made from semolina. Substitute the couscous with quinoa if you're looking for a gluten free side dish.
Serves: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Water
  • ⅔ cup Couscous
  • 2 stalks Celery, diced
  • 1 Apple, diced
  • ½ cup Roasted Walnuts, chopped
  • 1½ tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 1 tbsp Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup or Honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
Method
  1. Bring water to boil. Add couscous. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and cool completely
  2. In large bowl, toss cooled couscous, celery, apple, walnuts, parsley and green onions.
  3. In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper. Toss with couscous.
Recipe by Fruit Share at https://www.fruitshare.ca/home-2/tips-tricks-harvesting-fruit/recipes-preserves/apples/apple-and-walnut-couscous-for-easter-dinner/