Mandarin Couscous Salad

Mandarin Couscous Salad

a fresh salad - full of flavor

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 1h 15m
Servings: 7
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

221
calories
8g
fat
31g
carbohydrate
6g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
108mg
sodium
Mandarin Couscous Salad

Recipe Description

I always make a Mandarin Couscous Salad to accompany our Christmas dinner. It is fresh and full of flavor and makes use of mandarins – the symbolic Christmas fruit! There was a time when an orange was an exotic fruit in Europe and people would receive them as a treat in their Christmas stocking.

In this recipe, canned mandarin segments are combined with couscous, peas, almonds and onion. A dressing made from vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and hot pepper sauce brings this fresh, citrus salad together.

To make my Mandarin Couscous Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mandarin Couscous Salad

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook couscous

    10 min
    Step 1 - Mandarin Couscous Salad

    Place water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Cover the saucepan and remove from the heat. Let the couscous stand for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Fluff up the couscous

    1h
    Step 2 - Mandarin Couscous SaladStep 2 - Mandarin Couscous Salad

    Use a fork to fluff up the couscous. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.

  3. 3

    Assemble the salad

    2 min
    Step 3 - Mandarin Couscous Salad

    Place the mandarin segments, peas, almonds, onion and couscous in a large salad bowl. Mix well.

  4. 4

    Make the dressing

    1 min
    Step 4 - Mandarin Couscous Salad

    Combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and pepper sauce in a jar or small bowl. Shake well.

  5. 5

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 5 - Mandarin Couscous Salad

    Pour the dressing over the orange salad and toss well to coat evenly.

This Mandarin Couscous Salad is a fresh side salad which will have you coming back for more. Try it out soon and remember to tag #cookmerecipes in your posts!

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Bruna Rossi
September 7, 2024
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Super fresh salad!

Yankee
August 25, 2024
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This Mandarin Couscous Salad is a total crowd-pleaser! Whipped it up for Christmas, and everyone loved it. The mandarins are def the star, adding a nice twist. My kids even went for seconds—huge win! Highly recommend it!

Jules
May 28, 2024
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OMG! This salad made our Christmas epic! Fresh and citrusy vibes! 💖

Fiona McAlister
March 25, 2024
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Refreshing!

Grace Anderson
October 24, 2023
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Delicious!

Quinn Davis
October 14, 2023
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Fresh

Viv
January 15, 2023
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Delicious and bright!

Jessie
May 29, 2022
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Absolutely love this salad. The mandarin adds such a nice touch. I always make it for Christmas dinner and everyone enjoys it.

Hannah
December 8, 2021
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I love this Mandarin Couscous Salad! It's perfect for my Christmas dinner as it brings back memories of the special oranges my nonna used to get in her stocking. The mix of flavors is simply great, and the mandarins are just what I needed for that festive touch.

Yankee
July 4, 2021
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Absolutely loved this! I made the Mandarin Couscous Salad for my wife's birthday, and everyone couldn't stop raving about it. The fresh mandarins made it feel special, perfect for the occasion! I'll definitely make it again. Great recipe!

Samantha Lee
December 18, 2020
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Exceptional!

Quintero
October 28, 2020
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Delicious! This recipe became a must for our family gatherings. The first time I made it, my wife was so impressed. Now, it’s a tradition at every Christmas dinner. The flavors blend perfectly, and it’s super simple to prepare!

Yasmine Johnson
September 12, 2020
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This Mandarin Couscous Salad is exceptional. I made it for our holiday dinner, and everyone loved it. The fresh taste and crunch of almonds with the background sweetness of mandarins was perfect. It’s now a must-have on our Christmas table.

Victor Johnson
June 15, 2020
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Epic! This Mandarin Couscous Salad lightened up our Christmas feast and got everyone talkin'. It's my go-to now; blends those juicy mandarins with the crunch of almonds like magic. Perfect combo for joy! 🎄

Athina
November 28, 2019
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So delicious! Thank you! Approved!

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