Cranberry and Orange Couscous Salad

Name: Cranberry and Orange Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 ml) orange juice; 1 cup (250 ml) water; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil; Salt and pepper; 2 cups (500 ml) couscous; 1/3 cup (75 ml) olive oil; 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar; Grated zest of 1/2 orange; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried cranberries; 2 oranges, peeled and cut into skinless sections, with the juice; 2 cups (500 ml) seedless cucumber, diced; 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh chives, chopped; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh tarragon, chopped

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Preparation 15 MIN

Cooking 5 MIN
Servings 10

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Couscous

1 cup (250 ml) orange juice
1 cup (250 ml) water
1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 cups (500 ml) couscous

Vinaigrette

1/3 cup (75 ml) olive oil
1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar
Grated zest of 1/2 orange
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup (125 ml) dried cranberries
2 oranges, peeled and cut into skinless sections, with the juice
2 cups (500 ml) seedless cucumber, diced
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh chives, chopped
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh tarragon, chopped

Preparation

Couscous

In a saucepan, bring the orange juice, water and olive oil to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and add the couscous. Stir, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Let cool. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled.

Vinaigrette

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the couscous, vinaigrette and the remaining ingredients. Adjust the seasoning.