HOUSTON'S COUSCOUS

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This cold couscous salad side dish served at this 96-unit chain is very unique and seriously delicious. The secret is cooking the couscous with orange juice so that it has a slight sweetness to it. Then you toss in some golden raisins, almonds, radishes, tomatoes, mint, green onion and parsley, and the flavor party is on. This is a great warm weather side for pool parties and picnics that can be made a day ahead. It's easy. It's tasty. It's finally cloned. Source: "Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 3" by Todd Wilbur.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 cup orange juice
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup whole fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup golden raisins
6 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/3 cup raw almonds
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring the orange juice to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the couscous, cover, and remove from the heat. Keep the couscous covered for 4 minutes.
  • Pour the hot couscous into a large bowl and fluff it with a fork, breaking up any chunks.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except the oil and toss well. Cover and chill for a couple hours, or until cold.
  • Stir in the oil just before serving.
  • Serves 4.

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