COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CURRANTS, PINE NUTS, AND CELERY

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Couscous Salad with Currants, Pine Nuts, and Celery image

This couscous salad is just right for a late summer barbecue.

Categories     Gourmet     Couscous     Celery     Salad     Side

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned chicken broth
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 1/2 cups diced celery
2/3 cup dried currants, plumped in hot water for 15 minutes and drained
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted lightly
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet melt the butter with the saffron over moderate heat, stirring, add the stock, and bring the liquid to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover the skillet, and remove it from the heat. Let the mixture stand for 4 minutes and transfer it to a ceramic or glass bowl, breaking up any lumps with a fork.
  • Add the celery, the currants, the scallions, the pine nuts, and the parsley and toss the mixture to combine it. In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice and the cinnamon, add the oil in a slow stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss the salad, and season it with salt and pepper.
  • Do Ahead
  • The salad may be made a day ahead and kept covered and chilled. Transfer the salad to a portable container.

Shahab Ahmed
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I'm a big fan of couscous salads and this one is no exception. It's so light and fluffy, and the dressing is perfectly tangy and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Umar mehar
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This is the best couscous salad I've ever had! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. I especially love the crunch of the pine nuts and celery.


Sknr Rakib
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


xzy_ music
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This is my go-to recipe for couscous salad. It's so versatile and can be easily adapted to my liking. I sometimes add grilled chicken or shrimp, or I'll use a different type of dressing. It's always delicious.


FAIZ AHMAD
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the dressing is perfectly tangy and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Braysen Schlosser
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Js Joy
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I'm a big fan of couscous salads and this one is no exception. It's so light and fluffy, and the dressing is perfectly tangy and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sritharan Sri
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This is the best couscous salad I've ever had! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. I especially love the crunch of the pine nuts and celery.


oyeleye joshua
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Nishat Nasir
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This is my go-to recipe for couscous salad. It's so versatile and can be easily adapted to my liking. I sometimes add grilled chicken or shrimp, or I'll use a different type of dressing. It's always delicious.


ICTO Augie
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the dressing is perfectly tangy and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Cymara Murdock I am
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Noshair Sahi
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I'm a big fan of couscous salads and this one is no exception. It's so light and fluffy, and the dressing is perfectly tangy and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Avinash Singh
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This is the best couscous salad I've ever had! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. I especially love the crunch of the pine nuts and celery.


Bakhtawar jan mahsood
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I made this salad for a dinner party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


John Philip
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This is my go-to recipe for couscous salad. It's so versatile and can be easily adapted to my liking. I sometimes add grilled chicken or shrimp, or I'll use a different type of dressing. It's always delicious.


Izzy Olson
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Tekeste Dejene
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the dressing is perfectly tangy and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Melissa Brown
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This couscous salad was a hit at my last potluck! It's so fresh and flavorful, and the combination of currants, pine nuts, and celery adds a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.