COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Couscous Salad with Dried Cherries image

When I read this recipe, it sounded so delicious that I wanted it for my recipe file at home. It has a good combination of textures. -Betty Reuter

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool. , In a bowl, combine the couscous, cherries, carrot, cucumber, onions and pine nuts. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

There are no comments yet!

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 »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #salads     #side-dishes     #fruit     #vegetables     #african     #asian     #middle-eastern     #pasta-rice-and-grains