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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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You can serve this salad chilled or at room temperature. It pairs nicely with fish, chicken, or shrimp. Ingredients:
2 cups fresh orange juice, divided |
1/2 cup water |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 (10-ounce) package couscous (about 1 2/3 cups) |
1/2 cup dried apricots, sliced |
1/2 cup dried currants |
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
1 cup chopped seeded cucumber |
3/4 cup chopped green onions |
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachios |
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint |
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. Bring 1 1/2 cups orange juice, water, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Place couscous in a large bowl.
2. Combine 1/2 cup orange juice, apricots, currants, and vinegar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes. Drain and discard cooking liquid.
3. Add apricot mixture, cucumber, and remaining ingredients to couscous, tossing to combine.
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