COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES AND PINE NUTS

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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Simmer

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup instant couscous
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup orange juice
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil. Stir in the salt, butter, and couscous. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and add the pine nuts, cranberries, cinnamon, salt and pepper. In another bowl, stir together the orange juice, orange zest, and yogurt. Gently incorporate the liquid mixture into the couscous, and toss. Serve the couscous at room temperature in small bowls, plates, or dessert cups. If you wish, garnish with confectioner's sugar and mint leaves before serving.

Gil Mastodon
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother.


Pak Professor
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the salad turned out really dry.


Md Shihab Hossain
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the salad was too salty for my taste.


Adam Peek
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the salad didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected.


Dero Dero
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The salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Keaubre Eason
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


SH ARAFAT
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Tugume Edwi
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This salad is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe.


Kiran Airee
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I was looking for a healthy and flavorful salad recipe, and this one definitely fit the bill. The dressing was light and tangy, and the cranberries and pine nuts added a nice crunch.


Exaviah Baxter
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This is a great recipe to make ahead of time for a party or potluck. It's also really easy to customize - I added some chopped cucumber and red onion to mine.


Onoh Nnenna
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The cranberries and pine nuts added so much flavor and texture.


Iubire mea
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I loved the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The cranberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the honey.


Chase Talarico
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The salad was light and refreshing, perfect for a summer party.


sk Shahin
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This recipe was beyond delicious! The mixture of couscous, cranberries, and pine nuts created a wonderfully unique and flavorful salad. I highly recommend it!