Ingredients for Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup couscous
- 1/4 cup dried tart cherries
- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- Balsamic Vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup almonds
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How to Make Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries
- Bring 1 cup of water or vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in 1 cup couscous.
- Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and let cool for 10 minutes, uncovered.
- While the couscous cools, prepare the vegetables: chop 1/2 cup carrots, 1/2 cup cucumber, and 2 green onions.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, 1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped carrots, cucumber, green onions, and 1/4 cup pine nuts (or almonds).
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with extra chopped green onions or herbs if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
2g
Carbs
10g
