COUSCOUS, CRANBERRY, AND FETA SALAD
This recipe is great hot or cold. I invented it in grad school when I had no time to cook. It's a quick and easy one dish recipe. I use it as a side dish for nice meals or a full meal for lunch. You can make it in 5 minutes or less and eat immediately. For extra protein you can add chicken breast.
Provided by Levedi
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 170.1 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
APRICOT-CRANBERRY ISRAELI COUSCOUS
Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a bit chewy, a little bit nutty, and tastes nothing like traditional couscous. This has an appealing fruity flavor and is a tasty, satisfying side dish to just about any main course. We particularly enjoy it with fish.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add Israeli couscous and stir occasionally until lightly browned and toasted, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour over couscous and add orange juice. Stir in apricots, dried cranberries, and ginger. Bring back to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 10 to 11 minutes. Fluff with a fork, garnish with chopped mint, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 8.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 30.2 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD
I got this delicious recipe from a co-worker after she brought it to a potluck. It was definitely one of the hits of the day! Originally from Southern Living. Update Dec '09: I've now made this multiple times since originally posting; it is one of my absolute favorites for a potluck! I usually double it but find that if you cook double the amount of couscous at once, it can get gummy, so I cook it in two separate batches (cook one then use the same pot to do the next), then add the rest of the (doubled) ingredients.
Provided by flower7
Categories Berries
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 191.4, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 6.2
CRANBERRY COUSCOUS
Although it looks like a grain, couscous is actually a type of pasta. The couscous pellets cook very quickly due to their small size. You'll find it near the Middle Eastern or Mediterranean foods.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND CRANBERRY SALAD
This is a delicious and colourful salad which is quick and easy to make. Keeps well if it lasts that long. I only used 1 cup of dried craisins and as I didn't have a full cup of them I topped it up with dried currants. I also only used 1/3 cup of pine nuts as that was all I had, and also they are very expensive, so using a whole cup seems a bit extravagant. However I submit the recipe in it's original form.
Provided by Kiwi Kathy
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
Add some Mediterranean flavor to your dinner with this couscous, nuts and cranberry salad made using Progresso® chicken broth - ready in 30 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 3, Fiber 3 1/2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 218 mg
CRANBERRY-NUT COUSCOUS SALAD
If you're looking for something a little different to take to a carry-in dinner, try this pretty salad featuring couscous, dried cranberries and almonds. It's easy to make and good for you, too! -Jean Ecos Hartland, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE WITH CRANBERRY-CURRY COUSCOUS
Named after the pot in which it's cooked, this traditional Moroccan dish makes the most of a delicious mix of spices. The recipe comes from "In Nirmala's Kitchen," by Nirmala Narine.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a Dutch-oven or large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil and butter over high heat. Add chicken and cook on all sides, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add ginger, turmeric, allspice, cayenne, cumin, and saffron; cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet. Add stock and preserved lemon; stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and add olives; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Serve immediately over couscous garnished with cilantro.
COUSCOUS, CHICKPEA & CRANBERRY SALAD
This is wonderful Rose Reisman salad, it's great as a side but I'll usually make it for a light lunch.
Provided by kelly in TO
Categories Beans
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
ORANGE CRANBERRY COUSCOUS LIKE WHOLE FOODS'
I love to pick up the orange cranberry couscous at Whole Foods Market but it's a little spendy. So I took the ingredient list from this salad and employed the methods from a similar salad in the "Whole Foods Market Cookbook" and voila!
Provided by Garlic Chick
Categories Low Protein
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a sauce pot, bring the orange juice, water, first 2 teaspoons olive oil and grated ginger to a boil
- Add the couscous and stir well, cover and allow to reconstitute for 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, almond slivers and chopped parsley.
- Add the fruit mixture to the couscous and stir together.
- Top with the final teaspoon of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
CRANBERRY-CURRY COUSCOUS
Curry powder adds bold flavor in this couscous recipe from Nirmala Narine's "In Nirmala's Kitchen." Serve with her Moroccan Chicken Tagine.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place couscous in a large bowl. In a large glass measuring cup, mix together hot stock, curry powder, preserved lemon, shallot, and olive oil. Pour over couscous and add cranberries. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Season with salt and pepper; drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired.
CALICO CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD
A simple homemade Dijon dressing jazzes up couscous, dried cranberries and green onions in this tasty salad. We like it chilled or at room temperature. -Rosemarie Matheus of Germantown, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY BUTTERNUT SQUASH COUSCOUS
A great fall or winter dish! Serve at room temperature.
Provided by Amanda
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Butternut Squash
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Toss cranberries with 2 teaspoons olive oil, sugar, and thyme in a bowl. Pour onto a baking sheet.
- Arrange butternut squash into a single layer on a separate baking sheet. Coat evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Bake cranberries and squash in the preheated oven until cranberries are softened and lightly browned and squash is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork; let cool for 10 minutes more.
- Combine the cranberries, butternut squash, couscous, celery, lemon juice, lemon zest, and the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.1 calories, Carbohydrate 82.2 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 603.5 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
SALMON, CRANBERRY & COUSCOUS PARCELS
Whip up some fruity couscous then place with fish into parchment to be baked in a pouch
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Boil the kettle. Put the couscous, cranberries and spices in a large bowl. Dot with the butter and pour over 350ml boiling water. Cover immediately with cling film and leave for 5 mins to steam. Remove the film and fluff with a fork to loosen the couscous grains. Cool, stir in the pine nuts and herbs, then season to taste. Cut 6 squares of baking parchment about 30 x 30cm.
- Season the salmon fillets, spoon the couscous in mounds in the centre of the parchment squares, then dot with a little butter. Top each with a piece of salmon, scatter with a little orange zest and drizzle with a little juice. Fold the sides of the paper over, then fold up the ends to make a parcel. Tie with string and secure with a bow. Stir together the cranberry sauce, orange zest and juice, then set aside in a serving bowl. The parcels can be chilled for up to 1 day. Be sure to remove them from the fridge 20 mins before cooking.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the parcels on a baking sheet in the middle of the oven and cook for 15 mins, or 20 mins if you prefer your salmon well done. Pop the parcels onto plates and let your guests unwrap their own supper. Serve with Garlic & feta broccoli and the cranberry & orange sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 628 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.23 milligram of sodium
CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD
From Northumberland, New York, Carol Miller sent the recipe for this satisfying salad with its interesting mix of good for you ingredients.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CURRY COUSCOUS WITH CRANBERRY SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
MOROCCAN TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY COUSCOUS
Make and share this Moroccan Turkey With Cranberry Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by wicked cook 46
Categories Turkey Breasts
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- To prepare turkey, combine first 8 ingredients; rub over turkey. Place turkey on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; insert a meat thermometer into thickest portion of a breast. Bake at 400° for 55 minutes or until thermometer registers 180°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
- To prepare couscous, bring orange juice to a boil in a small saucepan while turkey bakes. Stir in cranberries. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Drain cranberries in a colander over a bowl, reserving juice.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sliced garlic; saute 1 minute. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in reserved juice, water, curry, 1 teaspoon salt, and broth; bring to a boil. Gradually stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork. Add cranberries, basil, cilantro, rind, and lemon sections, tossing gently to combine. Cut each turkey breast into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve turkey with couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.2, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 73.8, Sodium 480.8, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 30.1
CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD
Step aside, potato salad. You too, macaroni! This cranberry-studded couscous side is about to be the next big thing in pasta salads.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings, about 2/3 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
PRESERVED LEMON AND CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD
Make and share this Preserved Lemon and Cranberry Couscous Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jessica327
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 28m
Yield 5 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.3, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 581.9, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 12.9
CALICO CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD RECIPE
A simple homemade Dijon dressing jazzes up couscous, dried cranberries and green onions in this tasty salad. We like it chilled or at room temperature. -Rosemarie Matheus of Germantown, Wisconsin
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 13
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
- Add to Recipe Box
- Email a Friend
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love