COUSCOUS, CHICKPEA & CRANBERRY SALAD

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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.

Demet Daniels
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants.


Stacey Cooper
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I added some chopped walnuts to my salad for an extra crunch. It was the perfect addition.


Sontos Roy
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from my salad. It was still delicious.


Randel Wiggins
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it at potlucks and picnics.


Ingibork
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I love the way the cranberries add a touch of sweetness to this salad. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Asher Khokhar
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and healthy.


Soyama Skilo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted chickpeas. I always have some on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


suraj mishra
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I love the bright and cheerful colors of this salad. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it.


Brooke Tronson
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet. The chickpeas and cranberries are packed with nutrients.


Garvel Pearl
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this salad. It's so flavorful and satisfying, I don't even miss the meat.


Pushpa Dangi
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week for lunch.


Shooshy Wolf (Theshooshy101)
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's light and tangy, and it really brings out the flavors of the other ingredients.


Abinet Arebu
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and healthy.


Trapper Star
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat healthy. My kids love the sweet cranberries and crunchy chickpeas.


Perla Selina Fraijo
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Kaysean Music
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, so I substituted dried cherries instead. The salad was still delicious.


Kathy Curtis
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover couscous. I always have some on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


I am
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I added some chopped fresh cilantro to my salad for an extra pop of flavor. It was delicious!


Gamer BoerVrou
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Abdul Basit12
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This couscous salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The combination of sweet cranberries, crunchy chickpeas, and fluffy couscous is simply irresistible.