Curried Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries
Brighten up your meal prep with this curried couscous salad with dried cranberries—a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s both wholesome and satisfying. Fluffy couscous is infused with warm curry powder and cumin, then tossed with sweet dried cranberries, crunchy slivered almonds, and crisp red bell peppers for a delightful mix of textures. Fresh parsley and a zesty lemon-honey dressing bring a refreshing balance to every bite, making this salad both savory and slightly sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for meal prepping, picnics, or a quick side dish. Plus, it’s versatile enough to serve chilled or at room temperature, making it an excellent choice for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Stir in the couscous, curry powder, cumin, and salt. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork, transfer it to a large mixing bowl, and let it cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the dried cranberries, slivered almonds, diced red bell pepper, and chopped parsley to the cooled couscous.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
961 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.8 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2224 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.9 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 952 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
