Home - Recipes - Pearled Couscous and Corn Salad with Nectarines
Grains

Pearled Couscous and Corn Salad with Nectarines

Pearled, also known as Israeli, couscous mixes and mingles with sweet corn, juicy nectarines, and savory prosciutto for a summer salad that’s hearty enough for lunch or dinner.

Serves 6
Ready in 15 mins
Prep time 5 mins
Cooking time 10 mins
315 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1 cup pearled couscous
> 3 cups fresh corn kernels
> 2 nectarines, pitted and thinly sliced
> 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
> 1/4 cup olive oil
> 3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
> 1 (3 oz) pkg sliced prosciutto, torn into ribbons
> 3 tbsp pine nuts, toasted (optional)

Steps

1
Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil on high. Cook the pearled couscous according to package directions. Add the corn kernels to pot 1 min. before couscous is done cooking.
2
Drain corn and couscous together in colander and rinse with cold water until cool. Drain well.
3
In a large bowl, toss couscous, corn, nectarines, and basil with the oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a platter. Top with the prosciutto and pine nuts, if using.

Search and shop our 5,000+ recipes

Popular articles

Search and shop our 5,000+ recipes

Enter your ZIP code to find a store near you