Recipe

Israeli Couscous Salad Recipe

	Borinda / All my dishes 1 year, 2 months ago Yesterday this was served at a luncheon I attended. The guest speaker was the author of "Cooking Jewish", Judy Kancigor, and this is one of her recipes. The recipe's tasty with great textures and she's fun, the book a history of a family and its love told through food.... More Prep:30m Cook:10m Servings:8	Borinda
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Ingredients

Salad:

1 (8 ounce) pkg. toasted Israeli couscous

1 tsp. olive oil

Kosher salt

1 or 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut to 1/4" dice

1 red pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut to 1/4" dice

1 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained

1/2 cup chopped red onion

2/3 cup diced dates, snipped dried apricots, or raisins

!/2 cup toasted pignoli

!/4 cup mint or cilantro

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Dressing:

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

3 Tbsp. orange juice

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Combine the couscous, oil, and 1 tsp. of the salt 2 1/4 cups water in a large saucepan.

Bring this to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cover.

Cook until the water is absorbed, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and transfer the couscous to a large mixing bowl and with a fork spread the grains to help it cool.

When the couscous is cool mix in the other couscous ingredients.

Dressing:

Whisk the dressing ingredients together.

Pour the dressing over the salad and then cover and chill at least two hours before serving.

Remove the salad from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving and check the salt, adjust if needed.

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Comments

elgab89 1 year, 2 months ago said:
I never had Israeli couscous before. is it this the larger round couscous? I have to look for it and try this recipe. Thank you.

borinda 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Yes, you are right. This is indeed the larger little balls. They are perfect because they have their own texture on the tongue and stand up well in the presentation with the diced veggies.

bluewaterandsand 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Superb recipe! I love the dressing.

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