COUSCOUS FRUIT SALAD

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This fruity salad is an ideal complement to pork.

Provided by rinabeana

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
5 green onions, white parts only, chopped, or more to taste
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 ¼ cups water
6 dates, pitted and chopped
½ (6 ounce) package sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
½ cup golden raisins
¼ cup shelled peanuts
1 ½ cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
1 mango, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add water to onion mixture and bring to a boil.
  • Stir dates, cranberries, raisins, and peanuts into onion mixture and bring to a boil again. Add couscous and cilantro to dried fruit-onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer until water is mostly absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir mango into couscous mixture, return cover, and simmer until all the water is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 45.5 mg, Sugar 21 g

Jermaine Johns
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. I wouldn't make it again.


C Lash
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I found the couscous to be a bit dry.


panda lover
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Moin Aslam
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I've never had couscous before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy fruit.


Gohar Farooq
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I made this salad for a party, and everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Paige Reinert
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This is a refreshing and healthy salad that's perfect for summer.


Raj Ibrahim
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this salad. The fruit and mint really balance out the couscous.


Rihani NGOBENI
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover couscous.


Abdinoor Abdullahi
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I love the versatility of this salad. I've used different fruits, such as berries, peaches, and mangoes, and it always turns out great.


Diana Hernandez Rodriguez
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The recipe is easy to follow, and the salad comes together quickly. I also appreciate that it's a make-ahead dish, so I can prepare it in advance.


Ray Han
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a hit at potlucks and picnics.


Flo Wa-Maugho
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This couscous fruit salad is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The couscous provides a chewy texture that complements the juicy fruits. I especially love the addition of mint, which adds a refreshing touch.