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Couscous Summer Salad

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Ingredients

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1/2 cup currants
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 large carrot, diced
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 small red onion, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Nutritional information

520.6
Calories
201 g
Calories From Fat
22.4 g
Total Fat
1.7 g
Saturated Fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
318.1 mg
Sodium
72 g
Carbs
6.2 g
Dietary Fiber
16.7 g
Sugars
10 g
Protein
385g
Serving Size

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Couscous Summer Salad

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    I loved this! I subbed raisins and olive oil and also added some chopped almonds. It made a ton (6-8 servings) and the flavor is really subtle and delicious. It's a perfect summer dinner. The only thing I'd do differently next time is chop the onion much finer!

    • 95 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Couscous Summer Salad, Very Moroccan, very yummy, and not just for summer Prep time includes time spent in the fridge , I loved this! I subbed raisins and olive oil and also added some chopped almonds It made a ton (6-8 servings) and the flavor is really subtle and delicious It’s a perfect summer dinner The only thing I’d do differently next time is chop the onion much finer!, Delicious! The flavors combined are amazing I found that the salad had an excellent flavor the first day, the second day it mellowed out a wee bit Good recipe! I highly recommend it


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Place the Currants, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, 1/3 Cup Canola Oil, Salt, Cinnamon, and Cayenne Pepper in a Jar With a Tight-Fitting Lid and Shake Well.

    2
    Done

    Set Aside.

    3
    Done

    Bring the Water and 1 Tbsp.

    4
    Done

    Canola Oil to a Boil in a Medium Saucepan.

    5
    Done

    Stir in the Couscous, Then Remove from the Heat, Cover, and Let Stand For About 6 Minutes, or Until the Water Is Absorbed.

    6
    Done

    Transfer the Couscous to a Large Bowl, Fluff With a Fork, and Let Cool.

    7
    Done

    Steam the Carrot and Bell Pepper Until They Are a Bright Color, but Still Crunchy, About 3 Minutes.

    8
    Done

    Rinse Under Cold Water to Stop the Cooking Process and Add to the Couscous.

    9
    Done

    Add the Onion and Parsley and Stir.

    10
    Done

    Shake the Dressing Again, Pour It Over the Couscous Mixture, and Stir Until Well Blended.

    11
    Done

    Refrigerate For at Least 1 Hour.

    12
    Done

    Serve Cold.

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