Fruity Couscous Salad
Description
This couscous salad with dried fruit is filled with all sorts of nutritious goodies: almonds, dried cranberries, and dried apricots add fiber, protein, and vitamins to this delicious salad.
Ingredients
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1 1/3 cups dry couscous
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2 cups boiling water
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2/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
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2/3 cup slivered almonds
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1/2 cup packed dried apricots, chopped
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3 medium scallions, thinly sliced with greens
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1 teaspoon cumin
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Place couscous in a bowl and pour boiling water over top. Gently stir, then cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, place cranberries in a glass liquid measure and add water to cover. Microwave on high for 1 minute; drain.
3
Add cranberries to the couscous, along with almonds, apricots, scallions, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.