Sunny Couscous Salad
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Couscous is a quick cook’s friend. Pour boiling liquid over the top, cover and set aside. That’s all the cooking required. This salad gets its sunny flavor from a double dose of freshly squeezed orange juice. The orange juice and some spices make this a salad recipe you’ll turn to often. It is delicious served alongside the Citrus-Q Salmon recipe on this site, but also makes a nice picnic salad served with hamburgers or grilled chicken at your next cookout.
Couscous
Dressing
Makes 6 servings.
Couscous
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup uncooked regular or whole wheat couscous
- 1/4 cup golden raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Dressing
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1-1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Makes 6 servings.
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Karin Calloway is a working mom living in Augusta, Ga., with multiple freelance jobs and a ton of dirty dishes. |