Mandarin Couscous Salad

Name: Mandarin Couscous Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups water; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1/3 cup chopped red onion; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

I help teach a healthy lifestyles program and often share this recipe. Instead of mandarin oranges you can add fresh chopped oranges...or replace the peas with diced cucumber or green pepper. -Debbie Anderson of Hillsdale, Michigan

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

Place water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
In a large bowl, combine the oranges, peas, almonds, onion and couscous. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and pepper sauce; shake well. Pour dressing over couscous mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 221 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Mandarin Couscous Salad in Light & Tasty December/January 2004

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middleweaves

Aug 31, 2013

Definitely double the sauce. I used green onion instead of the red and added cooked/shredded chicken. Thinking that pineapple and ham might be good also.
Juliev320

Nov 19, 2011

I would use green onions instead of red. Maybe add some cranberries too. I doubled the sauce. Great side dish
Hannah0418

Oct 10, 2011

kinda blah! can't believe this won a contest of any kind. won't make again.
northwestmom

May 29, 2011

The whole family enjoyed this... even my son who hates peas. His comment was "Mom, I love, love, LOVE this salad!".
nicolephillips

Jun 2, 2010

I get so many compliments from this recipe. It's a favorite at family get-togethers.
akglmu

Sep 16, 2009

This couscous recipe is simply wonderful! It is such a refreshing dish, esp. during the hot weather. I will definitely be making this time and time again!
glendammclain

Sep 8, 2008

mu subscription expires in december,yet i am denied access to certain recipes. why is this?i'm not happy about this!