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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a simple couscous salad. It is very simple and easy to make. I particularly like the pine nuts in this! Prep and cooking time do not include any chilling time. Ingredients:
2/3 cup raisins |
2/3 cup boiling water |
1 1/2 cups chicken broth |
1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron |
1 1/2 cups couscous, uncooked |
1 1/2 cups celery, diced |
1/3 cup green onion, sliced |
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted |
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced |
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 cup olive oil |
Directions:
1. Place the raisins in a small bowl; pour boiling water over raisins, and let stand 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Comine the chicken broth and saffron in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover, and remove from heat immediately. Let stand for 4 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
3. Combine the couscous, raisins, celery, green onions, toasted pine nuts, and parsley in a large bowl; toss gently, and set aside.
4. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl; stir well. Gradually add olive oil, beating constantly with a wire whisk until blended. Pour dressing mixture over couscous mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill thoroughly.
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