ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH CRANBERRIES AND PECANS (A LA WHOLE FOODS)

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Based on a delicious product prepared nationwide at Whole Foods Markets. Recipe created and posted by "ach77" on Aug 23, 2006 05:04PM. Source: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/316846. Blog entry. Accessed July 15, 2009. Thank you, thank you "ach77" ! This couscous is one of my all time favorites! Time: 30-40 mins.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

Salad:
2 cups Israeli couscous, uncooked
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup toasted pecans, quartered
2 scallions, minced
Dressing:
3 tbsp canola oil
1.5 tbsp champagne vinegar
1 orange, zest
1/2 orange, juiced
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preparation Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and add the couscous. When it's done (roughly 8-10 mins, or when it's al dente), drain it but do not rinse. Set aside and let cool while you mince the scallions, toast and chop the pecans, and make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the canola oil, vinegar, orange zest and juice, spices and salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, pecans and scallions. Pour the well-whisked dressing over it and toss to combine. Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for a few hours to blend the flavors. Enjoy!

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