African Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: African Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken broth; 3 cups couscous; 1 tablespoon butter; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2/3 cup sliced green onion; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricot; 1/2 cup golden raisin; 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds; 2 large oranges, peeled and chopped (plus any juice); Tangy Orange Dressing; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken broth
3 cups couscous
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2/3 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
2 large oranges, peeled and chopped (plus any juice)
Tangy Orange Dressing
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
To toast slivered almonds, cook on a baking sheet at 375u00b0F for 5 to 10 minutes, checking and stirring frequently. Or, cook in a small skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown.
2
Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in couscous, butter and cinnamon; cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let cool.
3
Place remaining salad ingredients in a bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss well to coat.
4
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
5
Tangy Orange Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chicken broth, 3 cups couscous, 1 tablespoon butter, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, African Couscous Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

African Couscous Salad

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