Couscous Salad With Dried Cranberries And Pecans Recipe

Name: Couscous Salad With Dried Cranberries And Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shelled pecans; 1 1/2 cups couscous; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 cups boiling water; 1 cup thawed frozen peas; 3 scallions, very thinly sliced; 2 medium cucumbers, peeled,seeded,and diced; 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil; Lemon Dressing; 1 lemon, zest of; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1/3 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1 cup shelled pecans
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 cups boiling water
1 cup thawed frozen peas
3 scallions, very thinly sliced
2 medium cucumbers, peeled,seeded,and diced
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil
Lemon Dressing
1 lemon, zest of
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil

1
Toast the pecans in a shallow pan in a preheated 350-degree oven until very fragrant, about 7 minutes.
2
Set aside to cool.
3
Place the couscous, cranberries, and turmeric in a large bowl.
4
Pour in the boiling water, stir, then cover the bowl with a large plate or foil.
5
Let sit for 10 minutes.
6
Remove the cover, then fluff the couscous with a fork.
7
Cover again and let sit 5 more minutes.
8
Stir in the pecans, peas, scallions, cucumbers, and basil.
9
Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously.
10
Pour over the couscous.

1503

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shelled pecans, 1 1/2 cups couscous, 1 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Couscous Salad With Dried Cranberries And Pecans 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 Dried Cranberries And Pecans

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions