(NAPS)—A big help in putting your family meals, parties and cookouts on the fast track to fun, easy entertaining can be couscous, a tiny pasta that cooks in just five minutes.
Original, whole wheat and tri-color couscous is available from RiceSelect. This versatile ingredient can be excellent in side dishes, entrées and salads such as this:
Confetti Couscous Salad
Yield: 4 servings
(NAPS)—A big help in putting your family meals, parties and cookouts on the fast track to fun, easy entertaining can be couscous, a tiny pasta that cooks in just five minutes.
Original, whole wheat and tri-color couscous is available from RiceSelect. This versatile ingredient can be excellent in side dishes, entrées and salads such as this:
Confetti Couscous Salad
Yield: 4 servings
1 cup water
1 cup RiceSelect Couscous
1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
1⁄2 cup carrots, shredded
¼ cup green onions, finely sliced
1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
¼ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette (or favorite salad dressing)
In saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool. When couscous has cooled, combine with all remaining ingredients except for almonds. Mix well; chill until ready to serve. Add almonds just before serving.
For further facts, tips and recipes, go to www.riceselect.com or call (800) 993-7423.
