Shaved Asparagus and Couscous Salad by Lexasnoms

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous, uncooked
• 1/2 bunch asparagus, shaved into ribbons
• 1 cup vegetable broth or boiling water
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the uncooked couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour 1 cup of boiling vegetable broth or water over it until ready to serve.
2. Cover the bowl tightly with a plate or plastic wrap and let it sit for 5 to 7 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and couscous is fluffy.
3. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus into long, thin ribbons while the couscous rests until ready to serve.
4. Fluff the couscous with a fork and allow it to cool to room temperature for 5 minutes.
5. Toss the shaved asparagus ribbons with the fluffed couscous in a large mixing bowl over medium heat until heated through, about 5 min.
6. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently until well combined.