COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CINNAMON VINAIGRETTE

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Make and share this Couscous Salad With Cinnamon Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Blue Plate Special

Categories     Grains

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 1/3 cups canned chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) box couscous
3/4 cup dried cranberries or 3/4 cup currants
3 tablespoons shallots, minced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
5 green onions, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained (chick-peas)
5 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring first three ingredients to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring mixture constantly. Pour into small bowl; cool.
  • Bring broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
  • Mix in couscous and cranberries. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand five minutes.
  • Transfer couscous to bowl; fluff with fork. Cool.
  • Whisk shallot and vinegar into oil mixture. Pour over couscous.
  • Mix in green onions, beans and mint.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature.

Megersa Abduselam
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I would give this salad a 10/10! It's so delicious and refreshing. I will definitely be making it again and again.


AAS Muhammad
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This salad is definitely a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Aryal Shreedhar
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this salad. The cinnamon vinaigrette was the perfect complement to the sweet and savory flavors of the salad.


TIBENDERANA AMUZAH
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I received several requests for the recipe.


Zulafqar Zulafqar ali
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover roasted carrots and broccoli that I added to the salad and it was delicious.


shakeel Ahamd
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I was looking for a light and refreshing salad to serve at a party and this couscous salad fit the bill perfectly! It was a big hit with my guests.


Norbert
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This salad was easy to make and very delicious! I especially liked the addition of the cinnamon to the vinaigrette.


MST Shirina Akhtar
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I wasn't sure how the cinnamon vinaigrette would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised! It really complemented the flavors of the salad. I would definitely recommend trying this recipe.


plat masss
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The couscous was fluffy and the vegetables were crisp. The cinnamon vinaigrette was a nice touch.


Debnam 101
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! The flavors were well-balanced and the salad was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja Zia
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This couscous salad was a hit at our summer gathering! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the cinnamon vinaigrette really made the dish pop. I would definitely recommend trying this recipe.


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