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 couscous, preferably whole wheat; Salt; 2 large carrots, grated; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries; 1/4 cup chopped scallions; 1/4 cup olive oil, or more as needed; Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, or more juice as needed; 1 teaspoon coriander; Pinch of cayenne, or to taste; Black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, or 1 teaspoon dried

Servings: persons

1 cup couscous, preferably whole wheat
Salt
2 large carrots, grated
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup olive oil, or more as needed
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, or more juice as needed
1 teaspoon coriander
Pinch of cayenne, or to taste
Black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, or 1 teaspoon dried

1
Put the couscous in a small pot and add 1 1/2 cups water and a pinch of salt.
2
Bring the water to a boil, then cover and remove from the heat.
3
Let steep for at least 10 minutes, or up to 20.
4
Put the slightly cooled couscous in a large salad bowl along with the carrots, pecans, cranberries, scallions, oil and lemon zest and juice, and sprinkle with the spices and salt and pepper.
5
Use 2 big forks to combine, fluffing the couscous and tossing gently to separate the grains.
6
(The salad can be made up to this point and refrigerated for up to a day; bring to room temperature before proceeding.)
7
Stir in the parsley and sage.
8
Taste and adjust the seasoning, moisten with a little more oil and lemon juice as you like, and serve.

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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: 1 cup couscous, preferably whole wheat, Salt, 2 large carrots, grated, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 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

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