Ham and Pineapple Couscous Salad Recipe

Ham and Pineapple Couscous Salad Recipe

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 4 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
  • 1/2 small red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Dijon-style prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  1. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and garlic powder to a boil. Turn off heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together couscous, ham, pineapple, onion and drained peas
  3. In a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, Dijon-style mustard and vegetable oil. Pour dressing over the salad and stir to coat. Salt and pepper to taste.
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