Best Cranberry Couscous Salad Recipes

COUSCOUS, CRANBERRY, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the couscous and cranberries in a heatproof bowl. Pour in the boiling water, and stir with a fork. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and set aside 5 to 10 minutes.
• Fluff the couscous with a fork, and fold in the cucumber and feta cheese. Season to taste with balsamic vinaigrette and salt.

CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine broth, cranberries, cinnamon, and cumin in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
• Remove broth from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5-7 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly, uncovered.
• Whisk oil and vinegar together; pour over couscous. Add remaining ingredients and toss well.
• Serve either chilled or at room temperature.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over a medium heta in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
• Add the Israeli couscous and stir about 1 minute or until the couscous is lightly browned.
• Stir in 2 cups of stock, cover with lid, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the couscous has absorbed most of the liquid and is al dente.
• Drain in a colander, but do not rinse. Leave to cool.
• Once cool stir in the remaining3 tbsps olive oil to coast and separate the grains.
• Combine the couscous with the cranberries, pine nuts, spring onions, red onion, cilantro, lemon zest and shallots.
• Spritz with lemon juice and adjust with salt to taste.

CRANBERRY-COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth, cranberries, cinnamon and cumin to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover; let stand 15 minutes. Fluff with fork; let stand uncovered until cooled.
• In small bowl, beat oil and vinegar with whisk; pour over couscous. Add almonds, onions and mint; toss well. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

CRANBERRY-NUT COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare couscous according to package directions using water and olive oil. Fluff with a fork; transfer to a large bowl. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes., Add cranberries, green onions, yellow pepper and almonds to couscous. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

COUSCOUS, CHICKPEA & CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Bring stock to a boil in small saucepan and stir in couscous and curry powder, cover and let stand for about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl to let cool.
• Stir chickpeas, cranberries, green onions, bell pepper, and basil into the couscous.
• For the dressing, mix together the olive oil, orange juice, orange rind, honey and garlic.
• Pour over couscous and serve.

CALICO CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool., In a serving bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, celery, carrot, onions and almonds. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cool for 10 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, carrots, cucumber and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, stir in almonds.

CURRY COUSCOUS WITH CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Stir the couscous, cranberries, curry powder, salt, and sugar together in a heatproof bowl. Bring water (amount will be listed on package directions) to a boil and pour it over the couscous. Add the orange juice. Give it a big stir, cover the bowl tightly and let it stand, giving it a big stir once or twice, until the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff up the couscous with a fork. Add the olive oil, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, and walnuts. Stir around until everything is distributed evenly throughout the couscous. Make up to 2 hours ahead of time and keep at room temperature until you're ready to serve. Check the seasonings just before you serve the salad and add salt and pepper, to taste. Note: To toast the walnuts, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree F oven until they turn a shade darker, about 8 minutes.

CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook couscous as directed on package; place in medium bowl. Cool.
• Stir in vegetables, cranberries and nuts.
• Mix mayo, dressing and mustard until blended. Add to couscous mixture; mix lightly.

PRESERVED LEMON AND CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and saffron in large saucepan. Add couscous and toast until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil, cover and continue cooking, stirring ocasionally until liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender. Remove from heat and put in a colander so any remaining liquid drains.
• Transfer couscous to a mixing bowl, and combine with remaining ingredients. Serve warm or cold.

CALICO CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool.
• In a serving bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, celery, carrot, onions and almonds.
• In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
• Yield: 6 servings.
• Originally published as Calico Cranberry Couscous Salad in Light & Tasty
• October 2005, p33
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