Vegetarian Nutty Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Nutty Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package couscous; ½ cup pitted dates; 1 bunch parsley; 1 large orange; 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons salad oil; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; ½ teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup currants; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped crystallized ginger; 1 (6 ounce) can salted cashews

Servings: persons

1
About 30 minutes before serving or early in day: Prepare couscous as label directs.
2
Cut each date into 3 pieces.
3
Reserve a few sprigs parsley for garnish later.
4
Chop enough remaining parsley to measure 3 tablespoons.
5
Grate peel and squeeze juice from orange.
6
In large bowl, with fork, mix orange peel, orange juice, olive or salad oil, cider vinegar, sugar and salt.
7
Add couscous, dates, chopped parsley, currants, ginger and cashews; toss to mix well.
8
Garnish with parsley sprigs.
9
Cover and refrigerate if not serving right away.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1 (10 ounce) package couscous, ½ cup pitted dates, 1 bunch parsley, 1 large orange, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Nutty 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian Nutty Couscous Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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