Cranberry Couscous Salad Food

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND PECANS

Steps:

• Put the couscous in a small pot and add 1 1/2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil, then cover and remove from the heat. Let steep for at least 10 minutes, or up to 20.
• Put the slightly cooled couscous in a large salad bowl along with the carrots, pecans, cranberries, scallions, oil and lemon zest and juice, and sprinkle with the spices and salt and pepper. Use 2 big forks to combine, fluffing the couscous and tossing gently to separate the grains. (The salad can be made up to this point and refrigerated for up to a day; bring to room temperature before proceeding.)
• Stir in the parsley and sage. Taste and adjust the seasoning, moisten with a little more oil and lemon juice as you like, and serve.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES AND HERBS

Steps:

• For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl and set aside to cool. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, apple, dried cranberries, and almonds.
• For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous and toss to coat evenly.

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.

CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED SWEET CRANBERRIES

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.

CRAN-ORANGE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork; cool. In a bowl, combine couscous and the next 9 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Garnish with additional chopped basil and reserved fennel fronds.

CRANBERRY COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Bring broth and butter to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in the couscous, cranberries and onions. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

CRANBERRY ORANGE ISRAELI COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Place the chopped pecans (or walnuts) in a dry skillet on medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until you can begin to smell them. Keep an eye on the nuts while they toast, so you don't burn them! This step usually only takes 3-4 minutes (to save time, toast pecans while couscous is cooking). Remove the pecans from the skillet, set aside and let them cool.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add couscous, and let it cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once finished cooking, pour couscous into a colander; let it drain. Place couscous into a large bowl. Add the green onions and cranberries.
• Mix together the ingredients for the orange herb vinaigrette in a small container. I used a measuring cup, and simply blended the vinaigrette with a fork, until fully combined. Once combined, pour dressing over warm couscous, green onions and cranberries. Add the dressing while the couscous is still warm, because it will absorb more of the dressing. Stir, to blend the salad.
• Add the chopped pecans or walnuts, and stir to combine. Once all ingredients for couscous are blended, cover the salad, and let it chill in the refrigerator. This salad is at it's very best, flavor-wise, after it has time to chill, and the flavors have developed. When ready to serve, give it a quick stir (to "fluff it up"), then enjoy this amazing tasting side dish or salad!

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.

CRANBERRY ALMOND QUINOA (OR COUSCOUS) SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the quinoa with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking until all water is absorbed. (If using couscous, simply prepare according to directions on package.).
• In a medium bowl, combine cooked quinoa (or couscous), dried berries, green beans, nuts, and green onions until well mixed.
• In a small bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and garlic until well blended. Pour over the quinoa/couscous mixture. Toss until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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.

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.

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.

COUSCOUS WITH CRANBERRIES AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large skillet or saucepan, heat oil on medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring often, until they are transparent and begin to brown.
• Stir in the sliced almonds and continue to cook for a few minutes. The almonds will toast and start to brown as well.
• Add the couscous cranberries. This will toast the couscous which add to the flavour and prevents it from being clumpy in when done. Stir almost constantly for a few minutes so that the couscous grains do not burn on the bottom of the pan.
• Add the broth/water and lemon zest. Since the couscous is hot, the broth will start to boil immediately. Give is a quick stir and put the cover on the pan.
• Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork.

CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• To prepare salad combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Pour 2 cups boiling water over couscous mixture.
• Cover; let stand 5 minute.
• Fluff with fork; cool.
• Stir in onions, basil and chickpeas.
• To prepare dressing combine all dressing ingredients in a jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously.
• Pour over couscous mixture and toss well to combine.
• Cover and chill one hour.

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:

• 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.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place the couscous in a dry sauté pan over medium heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the couscous is lightly toasted.
• Place the couscous in a saucepan, add 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook for 8 to 9 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed and spoon it into a bowl.
• While the couscous is cooking, toast the almonds in the sauté pan over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until they are lightly browned. Add to the couscous.
• Stir in the cranberries and scallions, distributing them evenly.
• Mix the olive oil, vinegar, and orange peel in a small bowl and pour over the couscous.
• Toss the ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Enjoy!