Curried Couscous Salad with Dried Sweet Cranberries
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Curried Couscous Salad with Dried Sweet Cranberries—a perfect fusion of warm spices and refreshing flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines fluffy couscous infused with curry powder and a hint of lemon juice, mingled with chewy dried cranberries, crunchy toasted almonds, and fresh herbs like parsley and mint. The harmonious blend of textures and sweet-savory notes makes this dish an irresistible side or light main course. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile salad is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or as a refreshing addition to your picnic spread. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a burst of flavor in every bite!
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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 salt
- 0.5 cup dried sweet cranberries
- 0.25 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the curry powder, and salt to the boiling water.
Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the couscous. Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the liquid.
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Let the couscous cool for about 10 minutes to reach room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, dried sweet cranberries, toasted slivered almonds, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the couscous mixture.
Toss everything together gently to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust for seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2196 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.0 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 704 mg | 15% | |
*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.
