Israeli Couscous With Cranberries And Pecans (A La Whole Foods) Recipe

Name: Israeli Couscous With Cranberries And Pecans (A La Whole Foods)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad:; 2 cups Israeli couscous, uncooked; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1 cup toasted pecans, quartered; 2 scallions, minced; Dressing:; 3 tbsp canola oil; 1.5 tbsp champagne vinegar; 1 orange, zest; 1/2 orange, juiced; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried tarragon; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

Salad:
2 cups Israeli couscous, uncooked
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup toasted pecans, quartered
2 scallions, minced
Dressing:
3 tbsp canola oil
1.5 tbsp champagne vinegar
1 orange, zest
1/2 orange, juiced
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
Salt and pepper to taste

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and add the couscous. When it's done (roughly 8-10 mins, or when it's al dente), drain it but do not rinse. Set aside and let cool while you mince the scallions, toast and chop the pecans, and make the dressing.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the canola oil, vinegar, orange zest and juice, spices and salt and pepper.
3
In a large bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, pecans and scallions. Pour the well-whisked dressing over it and toss to combine.
4
Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for a few hours to blend the flavors. Enjoy!

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad:, 2 cups Israeli couscous, uncooked, 1 cup dried cranberries, 1 cup toasted pecans, quartered, and more.

Yes, Israeli Couscous With Cranberries And Pecans (A La Whole Foods) 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 With Cranberries And Pecans (A La Whole Foods)

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