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Curried Couscous, Chickpea and Cranberry Salad

A sensational summer salad, hot or cold. Seal and refrigerate or freeze leftovers for an easy side dish anytime.

INGREDIENTS
Makes 4 servings

1–1 ½ cups (250–375 ml) prepared VE Bouillon – your choice

1 cup (250 ml) whole-wheat couscous

2 tsp (10 ml) VE Madras Curry

1 ½ cup (375 ml) canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

½ cup (125 ml) VE Cherries & Berries

4 green onions, chopped

2 red peppers, diced

½ cup (125 ml) chopped fresh basil

2 Tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

3 Tbsp (45 ml) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

1 Tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice

2 tsp (10 ml) orange zest

1 Tbsp (15 ml) honey

1–2 tsp (5–10 ml) VE Minced Garlic

  1. Bring VE Bouillon to a boil in a VE Multi-Purpose Pot. Remove from heat.
  2. Stir in couscous and VE Madras Curry, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Stir in chickpeas, VE Cherries & Berries, onions, peppers and basil.
  4. Whisk oil, orange juice, lemon juice, zest, honey and VE Minced Garlic in a small mixing bowl. Pour over couscous mixture and toss to coat. Serve.

Per serving: Calories 500, Fat 9 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 300 mg,
Carbohydrate 91 g (Fibre 14 g, Sugars 24 g), Protein 15 g.

Creative Cooking Try VE Curry Dip Mix instead of VE Madras Curry.

Preparation Tip Try using dried cranberries instead of VE Cherries & Berries.

Serving Suggestion Serve with a refreshing glass of low-fat milk.