Arugula pesto is peppery and bright. The trick is to blanch the arugula and squeeze it dry, so when you blend it with the pine nuts, garlic, olive oil ...

1. Prepare the couscous: In a large saucepan, add water and orange juice, and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover the pan, and turn down heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. Prepare a large ...

In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, watermelon cubes, cheese, basil and arugula. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar and salt to taste.

Substitute spinach or arugula for watercress if you wish. Israeli Couscous with Watermelon, Watercress and Feta Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Couscous Salad With Summer Fruit and Arugula, pictured above. Crowd-friendly and adaptable to the seasons.

This roasted carrot, arugula and pearl couscous salad isn’t just easy to make, it’s colorful, vibrant and stunningly beautiful.

This roasted carrot, arugula and pearl couscous salad isn’t just easy to make, it’s colorful, vibrant and stunningly beautiful.

Don’t sleep on celery! Crisp celery, pepper arugula, and crunchy homemade pita chips tied together with a green zippy dressing is a pleasant surprise and definitely a recipe to repeat.

It’s a sumptuous platter composed of roasted carrots, baby arugula and bright herbs scattered over a bed of toasted pearl couscous (also known as Israeli couscous). Each component is given respect.

Roasted Carrot Salad With Arugula and Pearl Couscous Active time: 40 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Yield: Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous 1 1/2 ...