Strange yet Wonderful Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Strange yet Wonderful Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; ⅓ cup raisins; ¾ teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ½ cups couscous; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small onion, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 red peppers, roasted, peeled and chopped (or from a jar); ½ cup small pimento stuffed olive, drained and sliced thin (packed); 2 tablespoons capers, drained; ½ cup pine nuts, toasted lightly; ½ cup finely chopped parsley (flat leaf if possible)

Servings: persons

2 cups water
⅓ cup raisins
¾ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups couscous
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, chopped fine
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 red peppers, roasted, peeled and chopped (or from a jar)
½ cup small pimento stuffed olive, drained and sliced thin (packed)
2 tablespoons capers, drained
½ cup pine nuts, toasted lightly
½ cup finely chopped parsley (flat leaf if possible)

1
In a small saucepan bring water to a boil with raisins, salt and 1 Tbsp oil.
2
Stir in couscous, cover, and take off heat.
3
Let stand for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork and transfer to a bowl to cool.
4
In a small skillet saute the onion and garlic in 2 Tbsp oil over medium low heat until pale golden and soft.
5
Stir onion mixture into the couscous along with the remaining ingredients including the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil.
6
Salt and pepper to taste.
7
Serve at room temperature.
8
This can be made a day ahead, covered and chilled.
9
Bring to room temperature before serving.
10
Guessing at the servings.

450

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Protein

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, ⅓ cup raisins, ¾ teaspoon salt, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Strange yet Wonderful 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.

Strange yet Wonderful Couscous Salad

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