Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat couscous
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chopped kale leaves, stems removed
  • 4 ounces crumbled soft goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped

Method

  • Toast couscous in a dry pan over medium-high heat, stirring, until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth, 1/4 cup water and 1/2 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 12 minutes.
  • Place almonds in a small, dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until toasted, 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • In a bowl, whisk oil, juice, preserves, mustard and garlic.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork. Transfer to bowl with dressing. Add kale. Stir until all ingredients are moistened. Top with goat cheese, apricots and almonds. Season with salt and pepper and serve.