Ingredients

  • Caramelized onions
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • Couscous salad
  • 1/2 cup Lundberg roasted brown rice couscous
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup good olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup cooked chick peas, drained (canned is fine)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup dried prunes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method

  • Heat the oil over medium heat, and add the onions, salt and pepper.
  • Add the vinegar, making sure all of the onions are coated with it.
  • Cook until the onions are a rich caramel color, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Bring chicken stock to a boil.
  • Add couscous, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes or less.
  • Remove from heat and keep lid on for five minutes.
  • Fluff with fork and spoon into larger mixing bowl. Cool completely.
  • While cooling, make dressing by whisking together the oil, vinegar, agave, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside for later.
  • Once the couscous has cooled, gently fold in the remaining ingredients and mix in the dressing.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy!