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Citrus Israeli Couscous Salad With Asparagus and Cranberries

Israeli couscous cooked in orange juice broth and topped with pickled red onions, grilled asparagus, and plump, juicy poached cranberries. 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories:
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

Couscous Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • cup  orange juice
  • 1 ⅓  cups  pearl couscous

Pickled red onions Ingredients

  • 1 cups sliced red onion
  • 1 clove  garlic
  • 3 Tbsp  white sugar
  • Tbsp  salt
  • ½  tsp  peppercorns
  • cup  white vinegar

Grilled asparagus Ingredients

  • 1 pound  asparagus trimmed
  • tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon

Wine soaked cranberries Ingredients

  • cup white wine
  • cup dried cranberries

Instructions

Couscous Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
  • Add the couscous and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Add water and orange juice, cover and cook over low heat until the couscous is tender and all of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the couscous to a bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients, season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh herbs and serve.

Red Onions Instructions

  • Thinly slice the red onion and peel the garlic. Place the onion and garlic in a large glass.
  • Add the sugar, salt, and peppercorns to a small sauce pan. Add the vinegar and stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Place a lid on the pot and bring the mixture up to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Once boiling, pour the vinegar over the sliced onion and garlic. Press the onion down so all the pieces are submerged, then let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer the onions and vinegar mixture to a lidded glass jar for storage in the refrigerator. The onions can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.

Grilled Asparagus Instructions

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness. Drizzle with lemon juice.

Wine Soaked Cranberries Instructions

  • Put the cranberries in a jar. Bring the wine to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour over the cranberries and let cool to room temperature. Let stand for 30 minutes, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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