2013 Royalty Pecans™ Recipe Challenge Winner

Healthiest Recipe

This recipe was submitted by Michelle in Minnesota.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked pearl couscous
• 1 cup fresh chopped kale
• 1 Granny Smith green apple, chopped
• ½ cup chopped Royalty Pecans™
• 3 tbsp. chopped green onions
• 1 cup drained garbanzo beans
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp. fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. dried tarragon
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• Dash of salt
• Dash of pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, garlic, tarragon, thyme, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Cook couscous according to package. When cooked, drain and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine kale, apple, green onions, garbanzo beans, and cranberries. Add the olive oil and herb dressing. Stir in chopped pecans.

Serve as a healthy side dish or lunch salad along with your choice of protein.