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Salmon Couscous Salad

Ingredients 

¼ cup sliced cremini mushrooms ¼ cup diced eggplant 3 cups baby spinach 2 tablespoons white-wine vinaigrette, divided (see Tip) ¼ cup cooked Israeli couscous, preferably whole-wheat 4 ounces cooked salmon ¼ cup sliced dried apricots 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese (1/2 ounce)

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Step 1

Coat a small skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and eggplant; cook, stirring, until lightly browned and juices have been released, 3 to 5 minutes.

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Step 2

 Remove from heat and set aside.

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Step 3

Toss spinach with 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. vinaigrette and place on a 9-inch plate.

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Step 4

Toss couscous with the remaining 2 tsp. vinaigrette and place on top of the spinach.

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Step 5

Place salmon on top.

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Step 6

 Top with the cooked vegetables, dried apricots, and goat cheese.