African Couscous Salad - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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3 cups chicken broth
3 cups couscous
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2/3 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
2 large oranges, peeled and chopped (plus any juice)
Tangy Orange Dressing
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
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To toast slivered almonds, cook on a baking sheet at 375\u00b0F for 5 to 10 minutes, checking and stirring frequently. Or, cook in a small skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown.
Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in couscous, butter and cinnamon; cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let cool.
Place remaining salad ingredients in a bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss well to coat.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
Tangy Orange Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
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