Description
A world of global ingredients create a one-of-a-kind combination of color, taste, and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon O Organics™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 (10 ounce) box plain couscous
- ¾ pound diced cooked turkey
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup half-moon sliced cucumber
- ½ cup thinly sliced celery
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- ¼ cup Safeway SELECT™ Seasoned Rice Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons O Organics™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic or garlic puree
- 1 (8.5 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 dash Hot sauce
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups boiling water into a 4- to 5-quart casserole
- bowl
- or other non-plastic container with a lid. Stir in oil and couscous. Cover tightly for 5 minutes. When grains are hydrated
- fluff them with a fork
- re-cover
- and place in the refrigerator to cool for 30 minutes. When cooled
- fluff and separate couscous grains again with a fork. (If making ahead
- refrigerate
- covered
- for up to 2 days.)
- Meanwhile
- make dressing. In a blender or food processor
- puree lemon juice
- vinegar
- oil
- ginger
- garlic
- and peaches. Add salt and hot sauce to taste.
- Gently mix turkey
- red bell pepper
- cucumber
- celery
- green onion
- carrot
- and pineapple into cooled couscous. Add peach dressing. Stir mixture gently but thoroughly to ensure dressing is evenly distributed. Serve immediately.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 8