Side dishe for 6

Israeli Couscous Dried Fruit Salad

Name: Israeli Couscous Dried Fruit Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cups israeli couscous; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar; 2 tsp honey; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 scallions; 1/3 cup chopped pitted dates; 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries; 1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional); 2 tbsp finely chopped italian parsley (optional)

$3.79for 430 minServes 6

Tender Israeli couscous cools with dates, apricots, cherries, almonds, and a turmeric honey vinaigrette.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical	9 oz	$1.80Typical price
	Green onions$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.34Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical	4.25 oz	$1.88Typical price
	Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.39Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.69

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsHoney or maple syrupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

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30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.95 per serving$3.79 for 4

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Ingredients

2 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups israeli couscous
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 scallions
1/3 cup chopped pitted dates
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup chopped dried cherries
1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional)
2 tbsp finely chopped italian parsley (optional)

Steps

Boil 4 cups water with 2 teaspoons salt in a large pot.
Add the couscous and simmer for 10 minutes until tender.
Drain the couscous and cool it in a large bowl for 10 minutes.
Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, honey, turmeric, remaining salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Add the scallions, dried fruit, almonds, and parsley to the couscous.
Pour over the dressing and toss until combined.