DRIED CHERRY COUSCOUS SALAD

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Unique picnic side dish. I've made this several times when bringing a side dish to summer barbecues. Every time, there's at least one person that asks me for the recipe. The original recipe also calls for 1 cup chopped onions, but I leave this out.

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Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups water
2 cups couscous
2 cups dried tart cherries
2 cups carrots, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups cucumbers, chopped
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper, to taste
toasted slivered almonds, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring broth or water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous.
  • Cover and remove from heat.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir with a fork until all grains are fluffy.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, dried cherries, carrots, and cucumber.
  • In a small bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, and mustard, mix well.
  • Pour over couscous mixture and toss to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Garnish with toasted almonds.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Uujg Ghugtt
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This salad looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next party.


Centra Williams
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Julie Jayla
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This is my new favorite salad.


Dustin Locke (Swimboy605)
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I'll be making this again and again.


jUsTaRaNdOmPeRsOn
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Yum!


Dhruba Kumar Subedi
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Two thumbs up!


Nomfundo Harper
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5 stars!


Destiny Woodall
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This salad is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.


Hiwi Michael
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I would definitely recommend this salad to others. It's a great side dish for any meal.


SLsakib Opieby
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Overall, this is a good salad. It's easy to make and it's a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Sunita Gurung
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This salad was a bit too dry for my liking. I think I'll add some more dressing next time.


Miwa
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I found this salad to be too sweet. I think I'll use less dried cherries next time.


Sherry Walker
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I think it would be better with a more flavorful dressing.


shotodall gain
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and flavorful and the dried cherries add a nice touch of sweetness.


sagar Khatri
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Bd bayzid Bayzid
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The dried cherries and feta cheese are a perfect match.


Lee Game
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This salad was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a mix of dried cherries and cranberries and it was delicious.


Rukhsana Afzaal
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or roasted vegetables.


Fahad Nasir
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This salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The chewy couscous, sweet dried cherries, crunchy almonds, and tangy feta cheese all come together perfectly.