Curried Couscous Salad
Ingredients
  • 1Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1Cup Israeli Couscous
  • 2Cups Filtered Water
  • 1.5Cups Frozen Edamameshelled (1/2 lb)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepperdiced
  • 1/2Cup Fresh Cilantrochopped
  • 1/2 Red Onionlarge, minced
  • 1/2Cup Dried Apricotsdiced
  • 1/2Cup Cranberries
  • 1Tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1Tsp Salt
  • Lemon Juiceof half a lemon
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the couscous and stir to coat. Toast for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Add the water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 12 minutes, until the couscous is soft and most of the water is absorbed.
  2. Meanwhile, steam the frozen edamame by microwaving in a bowl wrapped with plastic wrap for 2-4 minutes. Be careful, the plastic wrap and steam will be hot.
  3. In a large salad bowl, stir together the couscous, steamed edamame, red pepper, cilantro, onion, apricots, cranberries, curry powder, salt, and lemon juice. Let chill for an hour to let the flavors combine.
Recipe Notes

Read the blog post where this recipe originally appeared: Amazing Curried Couscous Salad Recipe