Couscous Salad with Dates and Almonds Recipe

Name: Couscous Salad with Dates and Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 10-ounce box couscous; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon (generous) grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained; 2/3 cup chopped pitted dates; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup minced green onions; Fresh cilantro sprigs

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 10-ounce box couscous
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon (generous) grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
2/3 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup minced green onions
Fresh cilantro sprigs

1
Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan.
2
Add couscous; stir 30 seconds.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
5
Fluff with fork.
6
Transfer to large bowl to cool.
7
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, and cardamom to blend in small bowl.
8
Drizzle over couscous.
9
Mix in garbanzo beans, dates, almonds, minced cilantro, and green onions.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
12
Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

285

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 10-ounce box couscous, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Couscous Salad with Dates and Almonds 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.

Couscous Salad with Dates and Almonds

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