Delicious and Refreshing Mandarin Orange Couscous Recipe

This Mandarin Orange Couscous recipe is a perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors, creating a refreshing and delightful dish. Made with fluffy couscous, juicy mandarin oranges, and a flavorful dressing, this recipe is a fantastic choice for a light lunch or a side dish. With minimal preparation time and a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this delicious couscous salad in no time.

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• For the dressing:
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth and olive oil to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the saucepan and let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
4. Add the drained mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and green onions to the bowl of couscous.
5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
6. Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Serve the Mandarin Orange Couscous chilled as a refreshing salad or as a side dish alongside your favorite main course.

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