- 1 T. safflower oil
- ½ cup pearl couscous
- Kosher salt
- In a small sauce pan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the couscous and toast until lightly golden – about 4 minutes. Add ¾ cup water and ¼ t. salt and bring to a boil. Lower heat so that water simmers; cover the pan and cook until the liquid is absorbed – about 10 minutes. Uncover pan and set aside to cool.
- 1 large Granny Smith apple cut into ¼ “ dice
- 1 small fennel bulb cut into ¼ “ dice
- 1 cup small green grapes halved
- ¾ cup small walnut pieces toasted lightly
- 6 out leaves from a large radicchio
Mix apple, fennel, grapes and walnuts. Dress with vinaigrette and place in radicchio “cups”.
Dressing:
- ¼ cup apple cider
- 1 T. Honey
- Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
- 1/3 cup Safflower oil