Israeli Couscous, Apple and Cranberry Salad with Toasted Almonds Recipe

Name: Israeli Couscous, Apple and Cranberry Salad with Toasted Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil such as olive oil, canola oil; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 cup couscous Israeli style, or normal ones; 1 1/2 cups stock vegetable or chicken or any kind; 1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning or to taste; 1 each apples, granny smith diced into small chunks; 3/4 cup cranberries, dried; ⅓ cup almonds sliced and toasted; 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil such as olive oil, canola oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup couscous Israeli style, or normal ones
1 1/2 cups stock vegetable or chicken or any kind
1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning or to taste
1 each apples, granny smith diced into small chunks
3/4 cup cranberries, dried
⅓ cup almonds sliced and toasted
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
1 x salt and black pepper to taste

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To cook the couscous:
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In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
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Add the garlic, stirring constantly, and cook for about 30 seconds until very fragrant.
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Add the couscous, stirring often, and cook until slightly browned and aromatic, about 4 minutes.
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Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
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Simmer for about 11 minutes or until the broth has been absorbed.
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Remove from the heat.
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Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl along with the dried herbs, apple, dried cranberries, and almonds.
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To make the vinaigrette:
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While the couscous is cooking, in a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, maple syrup and olive oil until smooth.
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Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous and gently toss until evenly coated.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste if desired.
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It can be served as a side dish or a light yet tasty main dish.

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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 tablespoon vegetable oil such as olive oil, canola oil, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 cup couscous Israeli style, or normal ones, 1 1/2 cups stock vegetable or chicken or any kind, and more.

Yes, Israeli Couscous, Apple and Cranberry Salad with Toasted Almonds 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.

Israeli Couscous, Apple and Cranberry Salad with Toasted Almonds

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