Fruited Couscous Salad With Tarragon Citrus Butter... |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 68 |
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Could also serve as a great party side dish for a cookout. Ingredients:
equal parts totaling 2 cups pitted and chopped fresh cherries, fresh dates, and dried apricots |
2 cups couscous |
3 cups water |
3/4 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 1/2 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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