DRIED CHERRY COUSCOUS SALAD

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Unique picnic side dish. I've made this several times when bringing a side dish to summer barbecues. Every time, there's at least one person that asks me for the recipe. The original recipe also calls for 1 cup chopped onions, but I leave this out.

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Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups water
2 cups couscous
2 cups dried tart cherries
2 cups carrots, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups cucumbers, chopped
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper, to taste
toasted slivered almonds, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring broth or water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous.
  • Cover and remove from heat.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir with a fork until all grains are fluffy.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, dried cherries, carrots, and cucumber.
  • In a small bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, and mustard, mix well.
  • Pour over couscous mixture and toss to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Garnish with toasted almonds.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Charity Maneme
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This salad is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


adee javed
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I love how healthy this salad is. It's packed with fruits, nuts, and vegetables.


Joseph Mills
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This is the perfect salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for meal prep.


Sugar James
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Grace Clews
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of nuts and fruits, and it's always delicious.


shudu badaga
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I love the addition of dried cherries to this salad. They add a sweetness and tartness that really complements the other flavors.


Mali Mali
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover couscous. I always have some leftover from making other dishes, and this is the perfect way to use it up.


Niraj Rawal
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ntombenhle Mabena
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The flavors in this salad are amazing! The cherries add a sweetness, the almonds add a crunch, and the feta cheese adds a salty tang. It's the perfect summer salad.


nikesh sitaula
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's my go-to dish when I need something quick and healthy.


Michael Pleger
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This couscous salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of dried cherries, almonds, and feta cheese was delicious, and the dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


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