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1 ⅓ cups dry couscous
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2 cups boiling water
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⅔ cup sweetened dried cranberries
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⅔ cup slivered almonds
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½ cup packed dried apricots, chopped
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3 medium scallions, thinly sliced with greens
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1 teaspoon cumin
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Fruity Couscous Salad
To boost flavor and nutrition, prepare the whole-grain couscous with dried fruit and substitute orange juice for cooking instead of water.
Recipes · Salad · Pasta Salad · Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes
| Prep Time: 15 mins |
| Total Time: 15 mins |
| Servings: 8 |
Ingredients
Ingredients List
Directions
Place couscous in a bowl and pour boiling water over top. Gently stir, then cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, place cranberries in a glass liquid measure and add water to cover. Microwave on high for 1 minute; drain.
Add cranberries to the couscous, along with almonds, apricots, scallions, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Editor's Note:
Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts
| 218 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 38g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |