Orange Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Orange Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 ½ cups whole wheat couscous; ¾ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup drained canned mandarin oranges; ½ cup red onion, chopped; ½ cup raisins; ¼ cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 ½ cups whole wheat couscous
¾ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup drained canned mandarin oranges
½ cup red onion, chopped
½ cup raisins
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated orange peel

1
Bring water to boil in a 1-qt saucepan over high heat.
2
Add couscous, turmeric, and pepper.
3
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
4
Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
5
Stir in the chickpeas, oranges, onions, and raisins.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, and orange peel.
7
Pour over the salad and toss to mix well.
8
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

157

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 ½ cups whole wheat couscous, ¾ teaspoon turmeric, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, and more.

Yes, Orange 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.

Orange Couscous Salad

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