SWEET AND SPICY COUSCOUS SALAD

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From the California Table Grape Commission. I have made this as a take to work lunch. Very filling and delicious.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup dried apricot, sliced
1/2 cup sliced green onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 1 cup of chicken broth to a boil; stir in couscous.
  • Remove from the heat and cover.
  • Let stand until cool and then fluff with a fork; transfer into a large bowl.
  • Add in grapes, pine nuts, apricots, green onions, parsley, and mint.
  • Next add oil, lemon juice, 1/4 cup chicken broth, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and cayenne; let stand for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors mingle; may cover and chill for up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature before serving.

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