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By thekitchn.com
Recipe: Pearl Couscous Salad with Cherries & Arugula
I have a big crush on pearl couscous (also known as Israeli couscous). These big, pearly grains of pasta cook quickly, becoming chewy and tender, and they taste good at all temperatures — cold, lukewarm, hot. This makes them the perfect base for summer salads and quick dinner dishes. I’ve drenched pearl couscous in lemon and chili and piled shrimp on top, and I’ve tossed it with asparagus, almonds, and goat cheese.
Updated at: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:48:09 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
52
Low
Glycemic Load
39
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories586.9 kcal (29%)
Total Fat26.6 g (38%)
Carbs74.9 g (29%)
Sugars26.5 g (29%)
Protein16.4 g (33%)
Sodium338.8 mg (17%)
Fiber6.1 g (22%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 cupwater

⅔ cuporange juice

0.5 poundwhole wheat couscous
or white pearl

¼ cuporange juice

2 tablespoonsolive oil

1 tablespoonred wine vinegar

⅔ cupdried cherries

2stalks celery
finely diced

3 ouncesbaby arugula
finely chopped

½ cupwalnuts
lightly toasted

3shallots
peeled and thinly sliced

flaky sea salt

black pepper
freshly ground

2 ouncesGouda
young, or sharp white cheddar
Instructions
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