Summer Cous Cous Salad

A great side dish to pack for a picnic!

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock

1 (10 ounce) box plain cous cous

1/3 cup scallions, chopped

1/4 cup parsley, chopped

1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted

1/3 cup cucumber, diced

1 1/4 cups celery, chopped

2/3 cup currants

Dressing:

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 teaspoons SILVER BLOSSOM HONEY

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup olive oil

Honey Tips

Honey Never Spoils

No need to refrigerate it. It can be stored unopened, indefinitely, at room temperature in a dry cupboard.

Directions

Place olive oil and stock in a medium size pot. Bring to a boil. Add cous cous and stir. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove cover and fluff gently with a fork. Transfer cous cous to a bowl. Mix in scallions, parsley, pine nuts, cucumbers, celery, and currants. Set aside.
Dressing:
In medium sized bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey and cinnamon. Drizzle in olive oil and whisk until combined. Pour over cous cous and toss. Serve on a bed of lettuce.
Serves: 4-6