UPDATED WALDORF SALAD

  • 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