Confetti Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries Recipe

Name: Confetti Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; ¼ cup minced yellow onion; 1 ½ cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 5 ounces whole wheat couscous (about 1 cup); 1 tablespoon cherry juice concentrate; 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice; 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons canola oil; ½ cup chopped dried tart cherry; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ cup minced yellow onion
1 ½ cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
5 ounces whole wheat couscous (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon cherry juice concentrate
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons canola oil
½ cup chopped dried tart cherry
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Prepare couscous: In a quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
2
Add onion and saute for about 3 minutes or until softened.
3
Add the broth and bring to a boil.
4
Add couscous, stir, cover and remove from heat.
5
Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
6
Transfer to a mixing bowl to cool.
7
Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together cherry juice concentrate, lemon juice and mustard.
8
Whisk in oil until emulsified.
9
Set aside.
10
Assemble: Add dressing and remaining ingredients to the couscous and mix well.
11
Serve immediately.

236

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, ¼ cup minced yellow onion, 1 ½ cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth), 5 ounces whole wheat couscous (about 1 cup), and more.

Yes, Confetti Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Confetti Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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