COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES
From the Cherry Institute. You can substitute almonds for the pine nuts or leave the nuts out. Use water or vegetable broth for a meatless dish. A very nice take on the North African classic--and quite simple.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Fruit
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring water or broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous.
- Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork; let cool 10 minutes, uncovered.
- Put cooked couscous, dried cherries, carrots, cucumber, green onions and pine nuts in a large bowl; mix well.
- Combine vinegar, olive oil and mustard in a small container; mix well.
- Pour over couscous mixture; stir to coat all ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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Precious Ndebele
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. It's light and fluffy, and the dressing is delicious.
Salty Shark
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.
Ilyaas G
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.
LexiB Lee
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover couscous. I also added some chopped cucumber and red onion, and it was delicious!
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[email protected]I love the addition of dried cherries to this salad. They add a touch of sweetness and tartness.
Mahdi Sultan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.
Okeke Chinecherem
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.
Michael Mouzon
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.
Tammy Simpson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. It's light and fluffy, and the dressing is delicious.
Rohit Chaurshiya
[email protected]This salad is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
Eshetu Debela
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. It's a great way to change up your usual salad routine.
Naveed Nadery
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.
Strh_SAvage23
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of dried cherries, so I used dried cranberries instead. The salad was still very good!
Israel Samuel
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover couscous. I also added some chopped cucumber and red onion, and it was delicious.
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[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The salad is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.
Florin Ardelean
[email protected]This couscous salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The dried cherries add a touch of sweetness, while the almonds and pistachios add a nice crunch. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the salad is easy to make. I will definitely