Crunchy Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Crunchy Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry couscous; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice (Meyer is best); 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water, boiling; 1/8 teaspoon saffron; 1/2 cup walnuts or other nuts; 3 scallions, sliced thin; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped; salt and pepper; 1/3 cup raisins

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dry couscous
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice (Meyer is best)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water, boiling
1/8 teaspoon saffron
1/2 cup walnuts or other nuts
3 scallions, sliced thin
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
salt and pepper
1/3 cup raisins

1
Saute saffron and couscous in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth or hot water, cover, and turn off the heat.
2
Make the dressing: combine remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
3
Toast the nuts by sauteing quickly or baking for 10 minutes @ 325.
4
Chop the parsley, scallions and celery.
5
When the couscous has absorbed all the liquid (10 minutes), stir in the chopped vegetables, nuts, and raisins. Toss with the salad dressing. Salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least two hours, or overnight.

385

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dry couscous, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice (Meyer is best), 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Crunchy 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.

Crunchy Couscous Salad

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