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:
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.
Use a fork to fluff up the couscous. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
Place the mandarin segments, peas, almonds, onion and couscous in a large salad bowl. Mix well.
Combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and pepper sauce in a jar or small bowl. Shake well.
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!
Super fresh salad!
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!
OMG! This salad made our Christmas epic! Fresh and citrusy vibes! 💖
Refreshing!
Delicious!
Fresh
Delicious and bright!
Absolutely love this salad. The mandarin adds such a nice touch. I always make it for Christmas dinner and everyone enjoys it.
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.
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!
Exceptional!
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!
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.
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! 🎄
So delicious! Thank you! Approved!
