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Ingredients:

• 1 cup of cooked pearl couscous
• 1 cup of fresh chopped kale
• 1 granny smith green apple chopped
• ½ cup of chopped pecans
• 3 tbsp. chopped green onions
• ½ cup of dried apricots chopped
• 4 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp. of balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp. of balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp. of fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp. of minced garlic
• 1 tsp. of dried tarragon
• 1 tsp. of dried thyme
• Dash of salt
• Dash of pepper

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Directions:

1. In a small bowl whisk together: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, garlic, tarragon, thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Cook couscous according to package. When cooked drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl combine: kale, apple, green onions, andapricots.
4. Stir in olive oil dressing into kale mixture.
5. Mix in pecans to salad.

Serves 4
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