African Couscous Salad
- Reviews 3
Ready In: 20 mins
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups couscous
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2⁄3 cup sliced green onion
- 1⁄2 cup chopped dried apricot
- 1⁄2 cup golden raisin
- 1⁄2 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 2 large oranges, peeled and chopped (plus any juice)
Tangy Orange Dressing
- 1⁄2 cup orange juice
- 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄3 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- To toast slivered almonds, cook on a baking sheet at 375°F for 5 to 10 minutes, checking and stirring frequently. Or, cook in a small skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown.
- Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in couscous, butter and cinnamon; cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Place remaining salad ingredients in a bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss well to coat.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Tangy Orange Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
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