COUSCOUS SUMMER SALAD

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Make and share this Couscous Summer Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup currants
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 large carrot, diced
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 small red onion, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the currants, orange juice, lemon juice, 1/3 cup canola oil, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well.
  • Set aside.
  • Bring the water and 1 Tbsp.
  • canola oil to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Stir in the couscous, then remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for about 6 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
  • Transfer the couscous to a large bowl, fluff with a fork, and let cool.
  • Steam the carrot and bell pepper until they are a bright color, but still crunchy, about 3 minutes.
  • Rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and add to the couscous.
  • Add the onion and parsley and stir.
  • Shake the dressing again, pour it over the couscous mixture, and stir until well blended.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve cold.

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