Sunday, January 19, 2014

Update Waldorf saladwith apple vinaigrette

FOR THRE COUSCOUS
1 Tablespoons safflower or grapeseed oil
1/2 cup whole wheat pearl couscous
kosher salt

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoons honey
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup safflower or grapeseed oil

FOR THE SALAD
1 large Gala apple cored and cut  into 1/4 to 1/2 inch diced
1 small fennel bulb, chop into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup small green seedless grapes, halved
3/4 cup walnut pieces , toasted
6 outer leaves from a large radicchio
The couscous should be made by heating oil over medium high heat in a small saucepan. Toast couscous until lightly golden , which should take about 4 minutes. 3/4 cup water  and 1/4 teaspoon salt  should be added and bring to a boil. So that the water simmers decrease the heat. You should put the cover of the pan  and cook until liquid is absorbed  about 10 minutes .ncover the pan and set aside to cool.
HOW TO MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE
Whisk together the vinegar, honey,1 1/2 teaspoons salt , 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the oil. in a small bowl
HOW TO MAKE THE SALAD
Toss together the apple, fennel, grapes, walnuts and couscous  in a large bowl. drizzle the vinagrette over the salad tossing until coated.
Put 1 raddichio leaf on each plate , spoon the salad into each leaf , letting some spill over

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