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Couscous Salad

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Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy salad
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups orange juice divided
  • 1 tablespoons grated orange peel
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • 3/4 cups pine nuts pignolia toasted*
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • Sea salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring chicken stock , water and salt to a boil. Add couscous in a slow and steady steam, stir until liquid has been absorbed. Turn off heat. Cover and let stand 2 minutes or until couscous is tender.
    boiling couscous
  • Spread couscous on a 15 x 10 x 1 baking sheet or other large container. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes. Separate clumps of couscous into individual grains by rubbing them between your palms or with a spatula.
    couscous on pan
  • When couscous is cool, transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 cup of orange juice, orange peel and cilantro, toss to blend. You can always do this ahead of time and refrigerate up to 1 day.
    couscous salad recipe
  • Before serving add oil, radishes , toasted pine nuts or walnuts, vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup orange juice, mix well. Season with Salt and Pepper and serve immediately.
    couscous salad in bowl