Best 13 Cranberry Couscous Recipes

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Discovering the culinary delight of cranberry couscous can be an enriching and rewarding experience for food enthusiasts. This delectable dish, featuring the vibrant tartness of cranberries and the fluffy texture of couscous, offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Whether you seek a light and refreshing main course or a flavorful side dish, cranberry couscous caters to diverse culinary preferences. With its vibrant red hue and zesty flavor profile, this dish promises to tantalize the taste buds and add a pop of color to your dining table. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delightful realm of cranberry couscous, offering a selection of recipes that highlight the versatility and sheer deliciousness of this dish.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT-CRANBERRY ISRAELI COUSCOUS



Apricot-Cranberry Israeli Couscous image

Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a bit chewy, a little bit nutty, and tastes nothing like traditional couscous. This has an appealing fruity flavor and is a tasty, satisfying side dish to just about any main course. We particularly enjoy it with fish.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup Israeli couscous
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup orange juice
⅓ cup finely chopped dried apricots
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add Israeli couscous and stir occasionally until lightly browned and toasted, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour over couscous and add orange juice. Stir in apricots, dried cranberries, and ginger. Bring back to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 10 to 11 minutes. Fluff with a fork, garnish with chopped mint, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 8.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 30.2 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

COUSCOUS, CRANBERRY, AND FETA SALAD



Couscous, Cranberry, and Feta Salad image

This recipe is great hot or cold. I invented it in grad school when I had no time to cook. It's a quick and easy one dish recipe. I use it as a side dish for nice meals or a full meal for lunch. You can make it in 5 minutes or less and eat immediately. For extra protein you can add chicken breast.

Provided by Levedi

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup couscous
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅔ cup boiling water
½ cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place the couscous and cranberries in a heatproof bowl. Pour in the boiling water, and stir with a fork. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and set aside 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Fluff the couscous with a fork, and fold in the cucumber and feta cheese. Season to taste with balsamic vinaigrette and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 170.1 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

CRANBERRY-COUSCOUS SALAD



Cranberry-Couscous Salad image

Add some Mediterranean flavor to your dinner with this couscous, nuts and cranberry salad made using Progresso® chicken broth - ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup chopped green onions (about 5 medium)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves or parsley

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth, cranberries, cinnamon and cumin to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover; let stand 15 minutes. Fluff with fork; let stand uncovered until cooled.
  • In small bowl, beat oil and vinegar with whisk; pour over couscous. Add almonds, onions and mint; toss well. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 3, Fiber 3 1/2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 218 mg

CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD



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I got this delicious recipe from a co-worker after she brought it to a potluck. It was definitely one of the hits of the day! Originally from Southern Living. Update Dec '09: I've now made this multiple times since originally posting; it is one of my absolute favorites for a potluck! I usually double it but find that if you cook double the amount of couscous at once, it can get gummy, so I cook it in two separate batches (cook one then use the same pot to do the next), then add the rest of the (doubled) ingredients.

Provided by flower7

Categories     Berries

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4-1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/3-1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint

Steps:

  • Combine broth, cranberries, cinnamon, and cumin in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  • Remove broth from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5-7 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly, uncovered.
  • Whisk oil and vinegar together; pour over couscous. Add remaining ingredients and toss well.
  • Serve either chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 191.4, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 6.2

ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND CRANBERRY SALAD



Israeli Couscous and Cranberry Salad image

This is a delicious and colourful salad which is quick and easy to make. Keeps well if it lasts that long. I only used 1 cup of dried craisins and as I didn't have a full cup of them I topped it up with dried currants. I also only used 1/3 cup of pine nuts as that was all I had, and also they are very expensive, so using a whole cup seems a bit extravagant. However I submit the recipe in it's original form.

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup israeli couscous
2 cups vegetable stock
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup spring onion, white parts only, chopped
1/2 red onion, medium sized and finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 shallot, minced
1/2 lemon
salt

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over a medium heta in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
  • Add the Israeli couscous and stir about 1 minute or until the couscous is lightly browned.
  • Stir in 2 cups of stock, cover with lid, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the couscous has absorbed most of the liquid and is al dente.
  • Drain in a colander, but do not rinse. Leave to cool.
  • Once cool stir in the remaining3 tbsps olive oil to coast and separate the grains.
  • Combine the couscous with the cranberries, pine nuts, spring onions, red onion, cilantro, lemon zest and shallots.
  • Spritz with lemon juice and adjust with salt to taste.

CRANBERRY COUSCOUS



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Although it looks like a grain, couscous is actually a type of pasta. The couscous pellets cook very quickly due to their small size. You'll find it near the Middle Eastern or Mediterranean foods.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups uncooked couscous
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Bring broth and butter to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in the couscous, cranberries and onions. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CRANBERRY-NUT COUSCOUS SALAD



Cranberry-Nut Couscous Salad image

If you're looking for something a little different to take to a carry-in dinner, try this pretty salad featuring couscous, dried cranberries and almonds. It's easy to make and good for you, too! -Jean Ecos Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (10 ounces) plain couscous
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup chopped sweet yellow or red pepper
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
DRESSING:
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions using water and olive oil. Fluff with a fork; transfer to a large bowl. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes., Add cranberries, green onions, yellow pepper and almonds to couscous. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE WITH CRANBERRY-CURRY COUSCOUS



Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Cranberry-Curry Couscous image

Named after the pot in which it's cooked, this traditional Moroccan dish makes the most of a delicious mix of spices. The recipe comes from "In Nirmala's Kitchen," by Nirmala Narine.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 chicken (about 3 pounds), cut into 10 pieces
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
2 tablespoons finely diced preserved lemon
1 cup pitted black Kalamata olives
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Cranberry-Curry Couscous
1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a Dutch-oven or large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil and butter over high heat. Add chicken and cook on all sides, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add ginger, turmeric, allspice, cayenne, cumin, and saffron; cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  • Return chicken to skillet. Add stock and preserved lemon; stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and add olives; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Serve immediately over couscous garnished with cilantro.

ORANGE CRANBERRY COUSCOUS LIKE WHOLE FOODS'



Orange Cranberry Couscous Like Whole Foods' image

I love to pick up the orange cranberry couscous at Whole Foods Market but it's a little spendy. So I took the ingredient list from this salad and employed the methods from a similar salad in the "Whole Foods Market Cookbook" and voila!

Provided by Garlic Chick

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried couscous
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1 cup drained canned mandarin oranges, cut up
2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a sauce pot, bring the orange juice, water, first 2 teaspoons olive oil and grated ginger to a boil
  • Add the couscous and stir well, cover and allow to reconstitute for 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, almond slivers and chopped parsley.
  • Add the fruit mixture to the couscous and stir together.
  • Top with the final teaspoon of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.

COUSCOUS, CHICKPEA & CRANBERRY SALAD



Couscous, Chickpea & Cranberry Salad image

This is wonderful Rose Reisman salad, it's great as a side but I'll usually make it for a light lunch.

Provided by kelly in TO

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chicken stock
1 cup couscous
1/2 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
3/4 cup canned chick-peas, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons thawed orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a boil in small saucepan and stir in couscous and curry powder, cover and let stand for about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl to let cool.
  • Stir chickpeas, cranberries, green onions, bell pepper, and basil into the couscous.
  • For the dressing, mix together the olive oil, orange juice, orange rind, honey and garlic.
  • Pour over couscous and serve.

CRANBERRY-CURRY COUSCOUS



Cranberry-Curry Couscous image

Curry powder adds bold flavor in this couscous recipe from Nirmala Narine's "In Nirmala's Kitchen." Serve with her Moroccan Chicken Tagine.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups couscous
2 cups boiling homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon finely chopped preserved lemon
1 shallot, finely chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling (optional)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place couscous in a large bowl. In a large glass measuring cup, mix together hot stock, curry powder, preserved lemon, shallot, and olive oil. Pour over couscous and add cranberries. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Season with salt and pepper; drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired.

CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD



Cranberry Couscous Salad image

From Northumberland, New York, Carol Miller sent the recipe for this satisfying salad with its interesting mix of good for you ingredients.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cool for 10 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, carrots, cucumber and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, stir in almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CALICO CRANBERRY COUSCOUS SALAD



Calico Cranberry Couscous Salad image

A simple homemade Dijon dressing jazzes up couscous, dried cranberries and green onions in this tasty salad. We like it chilled or at room temperature. -Rosemarie Matheus of Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool., In a serving bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, celery, carrot, onions and almonds. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and a firmer texture than dried cranberries. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them before using.
  • Cook the couscous according to the package directions: Couscous is a quick-cooking grain that is usually cooked in boiling water or broth. Be sure to follow the package directions for the best results.
  • Add a variety of vegetables and nuts: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and nuts. You can add any vegetables or nuts that you like, such as chopped carrots, celery, onions, peas, or almonds.
  • Use a light dressing: A light vinaigrette or lemon-herb dressing is a good choice for this salad. Avoid using heavy dressings, such as mayonnaise or ranch dressing, which can overwhelm the delicate flavors of the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The couscous will start to absorb the dressing and become soggy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Cranberry couscous salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright flavors and healthy ingredients, this salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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