Curried Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Curried Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil cooking spray; 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 tablespoons mild curry powder (recommended: Spice Islands); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (10-ounce box) couscous; 3/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped, roasted and lightly salted cashews; 1 (4-inch) piece cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 large lemon, zested; 1/3 cup Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons mild curry powder (recommended: Spice Islands); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons mild curry powder (recommended: Spice Islands)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (10-ounce box) couscous
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped, roasted and lightly salted cashews
1 (4-inch) piece cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 large lemon, zested
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons mild curry powder (recommended: Spice Islands)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Cauliflower: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet liberally with vegetable oil cooking spray.
3
Set aside.
4
In a medium bowl, toss the cauliflower and olive oil together until coated.
5
Put in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6
Roast until golden and tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
7
Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
8
Salad: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth, curry powder and salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
9
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the couscous.
10
Cover the pot and allow the couscous to absorb the liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
11
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
12
Stir in the cooked cauliflower, cranberries, cashews, cucumber, parsley, and lemon zest.
13
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
14
Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil and curry powder until smooth.
15
Whisk in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
16
Just before serving, add the dressing to the salad and toss well to coat.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil cooking spray, 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Curried 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.

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Curried Couscous Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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