Fruity Couscous Salad Recipe
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Fruity Couscous Salad

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper  
"To boost flavor and nutrition, prepare the whole-grain couscous with orange juice instead of water."

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups dry couscous
  • 2/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup packed dried apricots, chopped
  • 2/3 cup Craisins (sweetened, dried cranberries) or raisins, microwaved in
  • 1 cup water for 1 minute
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced with greens
  • 1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Prepare couscous according to package directions. Combine all ingredients; toss. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Footnotes

  • For more information from Jean Carper, go to www.Jeancarper.com.
  • Find more recipes, hints and tips from USA WEEKEND.
  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 164 | Total Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2005 by MRSPETEL 
i really liked this. it did need some extra raisins and apricots though. serve it warm, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2007 by CMAIL 
This an easy recipe to make ahead for a potluck or buffet. It did turn out a bit dry, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2008 by scubadiva 
Excellent! I did follow the advice of other reviewers (thanks by the way) and used orange... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by karen g. 
Whole family (grandma,kids,hubby)loved this, but I did change this a bit. I used pine nuts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2008 by Rachael C. 
This is really delicious! I followed the advice of some of the other reviewers and reduced the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2008 by Erika 
A very yummy and very simple recipe. I added some diced chicken and used golden raisins... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2006 by kelcampbell 
We LOVED this! I added Craisins and raisins along with the dried apricots and almonds. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by Bode'sGirl 
Great way to spice up couscous! I thought the cranberry and almonds were a great compliment. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2007 by CANADA1266 
I thought this recipe was very good. I used orange juice instead of water to prepare the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2006 by jo 
I made this recipe couscous and served it with a pumkin tagine with honeyed prunes. It was... MORE

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