Pearl Couscous with Fava Beans and Cilantro Salsa Verde, Orange, and Smoked Almonds

The small rounds of pearl couscous are in fact tiny balls of toasted pasta dough. Pasta pearls! They’re delicious in warm dishes as well as in salads. Pearl couscous is often combined with chickpeas, but in summer I like to substitute fava beans. Let the couscous cool if you prefer your salad at room temperature. Great with Turkish pide (flatbread).