MANDARIN COUSCOUS SALAD

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From Light and Tasty magazine, Dec. 2004..submitted by D. Anderson. I have to admit, I've never tried couscous because it always looks so dry when I've seen it. I'm posting this recipe in hopes someone will review it and tell me if this one will be different. I did not see anything similar on this site. I'm hoping this will get me going in the right direction with a healthy alternative for side dishes. (Time to make is a guess as I've not made this before but it does include the time to chill the couscous).

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Oranges

Time 1h20m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 cups water
1 cup couscous, uncooked
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup red onion, chopped (I'd probably use Vidalia)
3 tablespoons cider vinegar or 3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Place water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in couscous and cover then remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork then recover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • In a bowl, combine the oranges, peas, almonds, onion and couscous.
  • In a jar with a tight lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and hot pepper sauce then shake well.
  • Pour dressing over couscous mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 113.7, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 8.1, Protein 6.2

Darla Rivers
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Cliff Francy
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Alvin Washington
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of citrus from the oranges, the crunch from the almonds, and the fluffiness of the couscous. I will definitely be making this salad


Orji Chiemerie
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is really good. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. I love the sweetness of the oranges, the crunch of the almonds, and the fluffiness of the couscous. I will definitely be making this sal


eddy verster
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Rashid Fiaz
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this salad again.


ROBINSON THE GREAT
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this salad again.


sakib sheikh
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of citrus from the oranges, the crunch from the almonds, and the fluffiness of the couscous. I will definitely be making this salad


Junior Ramatlapeng
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is really good. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. I love the sweetness of the oranges, the crunch of the almonds, and the fluffiness of the couscous. I will definitely be making this sal


Tasfia Khan
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


JOE MAMA OOFER
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Godwin Damoo
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Cyprian Litunda
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of citrus from the oranges, the crunch from the almonds, and the fluffiness of the couscous. I will definitely be making this salad


ISMAT MAHI
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


RANGERS1031 YT
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The mandarin oranges are sweet and juicy, the almonds are crunchy, and the couscous is fluffy and filling. I also love the dressing. It's light and flavorful, and it really brings


Philip Mbindo
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The mandarin oranges add a nice sweetness, the almonds add a crunch, and the couscous is f


Jolene
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This salad is so light and refreshing, it's the perfect summer dish. The citrus from the oranges really brightens it up, and the almonds add a nice crunch. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making this again.


Karen Thackeray
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The Mandarin Couscous Salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish. It's perfect for summer cookouts and picnics. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Rebecca Patterson
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this Mandarin Couscous Salad definitely fits the bill. It's so easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I love the pop of sweetness from the mandarin oranges and the crunch from the almonds


Md Anower
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This Mandarin Couscous Salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about its light and refreshing flavor. The combination of sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy almonds, and fluffy couscous was perfect. I will definitely be making this salad again


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