COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DATES AND ALMONDS

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Categories     Salad     Bean     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Date     Almond     Healthy     Vegan     Couscous     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 10-ounce box couscous
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon (generous) grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
2/3 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup minced green onions
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan. Add couscous; stir 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Transfer to large bowl to cool.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, and cardamom to blend in small bowl. Drizzle over couscous. Mix in garbanzo beans, dates, almonds, minced cilantro, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Hunter King
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sojib Sheak
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of couscous, dates, and almonds.


Ali Bhai
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and you can add or subtract ingredients to your liking.


Zoe Samuel
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This salad was so easy to make and it was so good! I used dried cranberries instead of dates and it was still delicious.


RyanDgamer3 Ismyxboxacct
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover couscous. I added some chopped fresh mint and it was delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.