Curried Couscous Salad With Dried Sweet Cranberries Recipe

Name: Curried Couscous Salad With Dried Sweet Cranberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 7/8 ounce) box instant couscous; 3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 orange, juice of; 2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 -4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced on an angle; 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted; 1 pinch fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 (5 7/8 ounce) box instant couscous
3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 orange, juice of
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced on an angle
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1/2 lemon, juice of
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
1 pinch fresh ground pepper

1
Stir the couscous, cranberries, curry powder, salt, and sugar together in a heatproof bowl. Bring water (amount will be listed on package directions) to a boil and pour it over the couscous. Add the orange juice. Give it a big stir, cover the bowl tightly and let it stand, giving it a big stir once or twice, until the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes.
2
Fluff up the couscous with a fork. Add the olive oil, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, and walnuts. Stir around until everything is distributed evenly throughout the couscous. Make up to 2 hours ahead of time and keep at room temperature until you're ready to serve. Check the seasonings just before you serve the salad and add salt and pepper, to taste.
3
Note: To toast the walnuts, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree F oven until they turn a shade darker, about 8 minutes.

610

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5 7/8 ounce) box instant couscous, 3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Curried Couscous Salad With Dried Sweet Cranberries 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.

Curried Couscous Salad With Dried Sweet Cranberries

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