The first time I tried couscous was in Paris. It is quite a popular dish in France, and is usually accompanied by a stew. I love experimenting with couscous because it has such a mild flavor that is pretty much goes well with anything. This couscous apple pomegranate salad recipe is great for breakfast, lunch or as a side dish. I love the texture the almonds give to this couscous salad, and they balance out the sweetness from the apples and pomegranate seeds. I suggest using gala apples, or another sweet apple. Do you have a favorite couscous recipe?
I have been busy with a new project, The Food Blog Network. I am happy to announce that it is finally up and running, so make sure to add your food blog to the directory and check out the forums. If you have any feedback for the site, send me a message via the contact form on the website. I am so excited about this launch because I think it will be a great resource for food bloggers all over the world. A lot of work has gone into it, so it feels good to finally get to see it in action. Thanks to those of you who have already signed up and for supporting the cause. Here’s to meeting new foodies!!
- 1⅓ cups couscous, uncooked
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1¾ cups water
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 apple, chopped
- ½ cup raw almonds
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.- Add the couscous and stir until it starts to brown (3-5 minutes).
- Add the water and bring to a boil.
- Cover and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and uncover, allowing to cool for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled couscous, chopped apples, pomegranate seeds and almonds.
Mm I love couscous – my favorite is with sun dried tomatoes, a drizzle of the oil that the sun dried tomatoes were in, and a sprinkling of shredded mozzarella, served hot. So yummy.
Also, love The Food Blog Network! Such a great idea! There are so many resources for fashion bloggers, but very little for food bloggers, so this is awesome. I’m excited to sign up!
Thanks Claire! I am excited about it to, and completey agree!
I just started liking couscous and your recipe is perfect for a first timer trying it out! Congrats on launching the project for Food Network! I just love Food Network!
Opps, the Food Network Blog. I joined too!!
Woohoo, thanks Jennifer!
What a wonderful looking recipe 😀
Cheers
CCU
LOVE the couscous closeup! And congrats on the Food Blog Network launch — looking forward to seeing it grow and evolve!
Thanks so much, Alice!!
This looks so healthy and delish! My husband is obsessed with couscous so he we love this one.
Congrats on The Food Blog Network – great idea. I signed our blog up! Let me know if you guys need any help with social media (it is my day job after all!) Would love to help!
xo Jackie
Hi there Kristianne,
I am completely in love with your site and I’ve been collecting a lot of your recipes so I can make them at my home.
Big kiss
Thanks so much Su!
I love Israeli couscous. I like to cook it almost like risotto; very slowly with cheese and herbs. It gets so deliciously creamy.
I will definitely be signing up for the Food Blogger Network. Congrats on getting it up and running!
What a fun way to use couscous. I will definitely be trying this out! Lovely photos!
Looks like a delicious and healthy salad!
your blog is so pretty and i need couscous in my life right now. I just joined that food blog network, what a neat concept 🙂
Congrats on getting the food blog network up and running. I’ll be sure to take a look at it. I love your couscous salad. That must be Israeli couscous? xx
This salad is so light and beautiful I just had to pin in. Take care, BAM
I definitely need to take a look at the Food Blog Network! Couscous can be great stuff. I used to live in Morocco, and there it used to be a favorite for big family dinners on Friday (their Sabbath). Your version looks terrific – loads of great flavors. Good stuff – thanks.
Congrats on the new project! SO much fun 🙂 And I lvoe this couscous dish!!!