Israeli Couscous with Cherries and Apple
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Hey everyone! Between putting our condo up for sale and getting our new house ready to move into, …and my dental work, …and a trip to NY (you’ll hear more about that in the future!), I’m feeling a teensy tiny bit overwhelmed.
So, I’ve enlisted a number of my favorite ladies to help me out with some fabulous recipes scattered over the next few weeks (with a bunch of mine mixed in as well, of course). Hopefully you’ll get some great recipe ideas and meet some new great food bloggers to follow. We’re starting off with the lovely and talented Amy of Very Culinary. Thanks, Amy!
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You’ll love this Israeli couscous with cherries and apples — a perfect blend of summer and fall! It’s an easy recipe perfect for entertaining.
Happy to be filling in for Rachel today!
How’s everyone’s summer? Filled with beach time, grilling, and fresh fruit? I hope.
So, you guys.
I spent $5/lb. on cherries. My grandmother is probably rolling in her grave. (However, she’d be happy knowing I, at least, waited until they were on sale – regularly $7.99/lb.) Nonetheless, I said to the kids “you need to eat these cherries before they go bad. And you need to love them like you’ve never loved anything else in your entire life. Because I had to take out a second mortgage on the house to buy them.”
If I ever find seedless cherries, I might need to sell my car.
But worth it, because they’re so good! And since cherry season is over so fast, I don’t mind paying a little extra.
This couscous with cherries and apples is quick and easy, with minimal prep, and a perfect use of sweet, juicy cherries. It’s balanced out with crunchy apples, toasted walnuts, and a mustard-y dressing that lets us hold onto summer for just a bit longer.
Loving salads made with fruit?
This couscous salad with cherries and apples is so delicious! Here’s a few more recipes you might like to try:
- Spring Salad with rosé vinaigrette, asparagus, and grapefruit
- Sweet Kale Salad with poppyseed dressing and dried cranberries
- Red Cabbage Salad with honey lime dressing and oranges
- Citrus Salad with mint, honey, and lime
- Kale Salad with pomegranate, orange, and pine nuts
- Salad with broiled apples and pecans
- Salad with apples and cucumbers
Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups Israeli (pearl) couscous
- 1 3/4 cups vegetable stock
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups sweet cherries, pitted and quartered
- 1 cup diced granny smith apple
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add couscous and a dash salt; sauté until most of couscous is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the vegetable stock, increase heat, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if too dry. Transfer to a large bowl to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, honey, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually whisk in oil, whisking until combined.
- Once couscous is cool, combine with the cherries, apples, and walnuts. Pour dressing over mixture; toss to coat. Divide among individual plates and serve.
Nutrition Information
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DessertForTwo says
I’m super obsessed with Iraeli cous cous. I buy it by the pound! love this salad!
Dani H says
This sounds divine! Perfect for transitioning from summer to fall, too.
Amy @Very Culinary says
Thank you, ladies!! It was fun sharing Rachel’s space for a day.
Taylor and Medha – Israeli couscous is The. Best. and doesn’t compare to regular couscous at all. You must get your hands on some!
denise says
easy and delish!
Sues says
This is the prettiest couscous ever! And it looks super delicious, too :)
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Hysterical post! If you find seedless cherries, you’d better let us all know :) I’ve never had Israeli couscous but it looks gorgeous here, especially with the sweet cherries and apple.
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
So many exciting things happening for you right now!!! Loving this salad from Amy!! Deep breath, drink coffee. :)
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says
Love all the flavors of this dish…and I too would sell my car for some pitted cherries-you are clearly onto something!
Elaine says
I’m pinning this one! Cherry season is over where I live, but I’m thinking blueberries instead . . . Looks fabulous!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
Beautiful! Love those flavors. Best wishes with all of these big things happening at once! :) xoxo
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
LOVE seeing Amy here. Good luck with the move and Amy, seedless cherries might be the greatest invention of all time!
Bri | Bites of Bri says
Selling your car? Worth it! Cherries are so great right now and I’ve spent way too much on them this summer. Israeli couscous…yuM!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
I had to laugh at selling your car…but, i agree, it would be SO WORTH IT!
I love this flavour combo, but I have yet to try Israeli couscous! You just gave me a perfecto reason! Pinned!