Israeli Pearl Pesto Couscous
Israeli or Pearl couscous is a very underrated food. It is basically a mini ball of pasta. Regular couscous is much smaller and more similar to rice even though it is technically made our of wheat. Not that I mind the regular couscous either! They are really both delicious.
Similar to rice, boil 2 parts water to 1 part couscous. I like to add salt and olive oil at this step. Boil and then lower to a simmer for 20 minutes until the water dissolves before fluffing the cooked couscous.
Once its cooled, a really quick and easy salad that is great for hosting is using pesto with pearl mozzarella balls. I personally like Trader Joes vegan pesto.
Then add some corn, I used grilled because it is summer and grilled fresh summer corn is just the best but canned or frozen would be fine too.
Chop 1/2 a red onion and a hand full of cherry tomatoes for a delicious and filling salad that is a great side for any bbq!
Israeli Pearl Pesto Couscous
Recipe details
- 1 large salad
- Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 20 Minutes Total time: 25 min
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