Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Salad recipes category.

Cranberry & Orange Couscous Salad Recipe.

Ingredients:

3 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 cans (14 ounces each ) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 large navel oranges, peeled and chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 small red onion, chopped
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
VINAIGRETTE:


1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 TBSP grated orange zest
2 TSPs honey
1 TSP salt
1/2 TSP pepper

Recipe Instructions:

Prepare couscous according to package directions.
Fluff with a fork; cool.
In a bowl, combine couscous and the next 9 ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients until blended.
Pour over salad; toss to coat.
Garnish with additional chopped basil and reserved fennel fronds.

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