Amy, meet Israeli Couscous. Israeli Couscous, meet Amy. Martha introduced us. Ms. Stewart that is. Well, not in person or anything. She was kind enough to highlight this wonderful salad in an Everyday Food issue. It sure looked good. And the taste? Even better.
The raisins and feta are a great balance of salty and sweet. The green beans, cucumber, and pistachios give it some crunch, and the pearl-sized couscous makes it heartier than regular couscous, giving the dish more texture. I’ve made it many times now, adapting it along the way, but the core is still there. It’s one of my absolute favorites.
If I’m serving this for guests, I have to be careful not to prepare it too early in the day, otherwise I end up eating a spoonful here and a spoonful there, leaving very little when everyone arrives!
Israeli C, my friend, how did I not meet you sooner?
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