ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH CRANBERRIES, WALNUTS, AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS

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This is a colorful and simple recipe that works as a main dish or a side salad. To simplify, buy a prepared salad topper that contains the nuts and cranberries and enjoy. This is delicious to eat when still warm, as well as when it is chilled. If you prefer it cold, place in the refrigerator for one hour.

Provided by chowhound

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup sunflower seed kernels
¼ cup walnuts
¼ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; stir couscous into boiling broth, reduce heat to low, and simmer until couscous is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain couscous of any broth that did not absorb while cooking.
  • Stir couscous, cranberries, sunflower seed kernels, walnuts, and almonds together in a bowl.
  • Whisk vinegar, syrup, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over couscous mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.8 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 224.5 mg, Sugar 20 g

Lynn Stevenson
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Mohammed Hajara
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.


Jamshaid Writes
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I love that this dish is so easy to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight.


Indu Sultana
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This Israeli couscous salad is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner routine.


Dilkumari MaGarnii
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit at parties.


Donovan Stevens
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables.


nusrat khan nusrat Khan
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, so I substituted dried cherries instead. It was still delicious.


chris sumner
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.


Karen Bedell
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I love the sweet and savory flavor combination in this dish.


Fatema Jannat
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This Israeli couscous salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's even better the next day.


Zain Nasir
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Riyaz Jul
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This dish is easy to make and can be served warm or cold. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Walliullah Qurashi
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I added some crumbled feta cheese to the salad and it was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sueann Tembo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables.


Mazhar cheema
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this dish changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying.


otoo augusta
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Haneen Abozeed
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This Israeli couscous salad was a hit! The cranberries, walnuts, and sunflower seeds added a nice crunch and flavor.