Side dishe for 6

Autumn Couscous Salad

Name: Autumn Couscous Salad
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz israeli or pearl couscous; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 shallot; 1 fennel bulb; 2 1/2 cups butternut squash; 3 tbsp fresh sage; 3/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup dried currants; 1 1/2 cups apple juice; 1/4 cup canola oil; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; kosher salt and pepper; 1 tbsp parsley

Pearl couscous combines with roasted squash, fennel, dried fruit, herbs, and a tangy apple dressing.

Typical price

$6.81for 4 servings

$1.70 per serving$6.81 for 4

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65 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical	8 oz	$1.60Typical price
Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.54Typical price
Fennel, artichokes, celery root$2.49 each typical	1	$2.49Typical price
Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical	0.8 lb	$1.01Typical price
Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical	3.75 oz	$1.69Typical price
Berries$0.40/oz typical	2.5 oz	$1.00Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	12 oz	$0.50Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.21

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

8 oz israeli or pearl couscous
1 tbsp olive oil
1 shallot
1 fennel bulb
2 1/2 cups butternut squash
3 tbsp fresh sage
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried currants
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
kosher salt and pepper
1 tbsp parsley

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and toss the squash and fennel with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast the vegetables on a sheet pan for 25 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
Cook the couscous in salted water according to its package directions, then drain it.
Simmer the apple juice in a small saucepan for 10 minutes, until slightly reduced.
Whisk the reduced juice with canola oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, shallot, sage, and parsley.
Toss the couscous, roasted vegetables, cranberries, currants, and dressing together, then cool for 20 minutes.