Description
A festive and easy-to-make couscous salad with dried fruits and pine nuts, perfect for potlucks or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine the couscous, dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, and toasted pine nuts.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss to combine.
- Stir in chopped parsley.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
This salad tastes even better when made ahead of time. Keep an eye on the pine nuts while toasting to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: holiday, salad, couscous, easy recipe, vegetarian, potluck