Peach & Goat Cheese Couscous Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 c couscous

• 3 peaches

• 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled

• 4 strips bacon

• 4 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp hot honey

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter and 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the couscous and lightly toast until golden. Add 3 cups of water, season with salt, cover, and cook according to package instructions.

2. In a frying pan, cook bacon until crispy—no soft bacon here! Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool completely, then chop or crumble. Chop the mint.

3. While everything is cooking, peel and chop your peaches. I just use a vegetable peeler and chop into bite-size pieces.

4. Once the couscous is done, transfer it to a large bowl and place it into the fridge to cool slightly.

5. Make the dressing by whisking together 3 tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, hot honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

6. Remove the couscous from the fridge, add the dressing, chopped peaches, goat cheese, bacon, and mint. Toss gently to combine.

7. Serve!