Israeli Couscous Salad with Herbs, Green Olives, and Pistachios

Israeli couscous is one of my favorite ingredients to play around with. It also goes by the name pearl couscous, which is especially fitting due to its pearl-like shape and size. It’s made from semolina flour, the same flour used to make dried pasta, so it, too, is a type of pasta and has a wonderfully chewy texture. Though you can find it made with both white and whole-wheat flours, I especially like the latter here for its nutty flavor that’s a welcomed contrast to buttery green olives (n