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Fruited Couscous Salad With Tarragon Citrus Buttermilk Dressing Recipe


Fruited Couscous Salad With Tarragon Citrus Buttermilk Dressing Recipe
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3 months ago
Could also serve as a great party side dish for a cookout.
Prep:10m Cook:15m Servings:68

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Ingredients
  • Equal parts totaling 2 cups pitted and chopped fresh cherries, fresh dates, and dried apricots
  • 2 cups couscous
  • 3 cups water
  • ¾ stick butter, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions
  1. for the salad: heat ½ stick butter and brown sugar in a sauté pan. add fruit over medium heat and heat through/begin to break down the fruit;
  2. in a large pot, add the water, sugar, remaining butter, and salt. bring to a boil;
  3. as soon as the water comes to a boil, add the fruit mixture and the couscous. stir through quickly;
  4. cover and remove from heat. ready to serve in 20 minutes (or when all liquid is absorbed);
  5. use a cup or ramekin to mold the individual salads and turn them out onto a lettuce bed.
  6. for the dressing: mix all ingredients in large bowl (if too thin, add mayo, if too thick, add 4 parts buttermilk and 1 part citrus juice);
  7. pour over individual salads.

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