Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Fruited Couscous Salad

1-1/2 cup hot water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, defrosted
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1 fresh peach, pitted and cut in 1/2" chunks
1 fresh plum tomatoes, pitted and cubed
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves


Combine water and salt in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Stir in couscous. Cover. Remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous lightly with fork. Place in medium mixing bowl. Set aside. Combine concentrate, vinegar, sugar, oil and peel in 2-cup measure. Blend well with whisk. Add half of juice mixture to couscous. Mix well. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Add remaining juice mixture and remaining ingredients to couscous mixture. Toss gently to combine. Line serving bowl with lettuce, if desired.

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