Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Acini de Pepe with Cranberries and Pecans takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Acini de Pepe with Cranberries and Pecans takes 20 minutes to cook.

Acini de Pepe with Cranberries and Pecans makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Acini de Pepe with Cranberries and Pecans are:

Salad:
2c Acini de Pepe, uncooked
1/2 c dried cranberries
1/2 c toasted pecans, chopped
2 scallions, minced

Dressing:
3T canola oil
1.5 T red wine vinegar
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of 1⁄2 the orange you just zested
1⁄2 t turmeric
1⁄2 t dried thyme
1⁄2 t dried tarragon
Salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Acini de Pepe with Cranberries and Pecans:

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and add the couscous. When it's done (roughly 8-10 mins, or when it's al dente), drain it but do not rinse. Set aside and let cool while you mince the scallions, toast and chop the pecans, and make the dressing.2. In a small bowl, whisk together the canola oil, vinegar, orange zest and juice, spices and salt and pepper.3. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, pecans and scallions. Pour the well-whisked dressing over it and toss to combine.4. Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for a few hours to blend the flavors. Enjoy!Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUN3KIN.

The nutritional information for Acini de Pepe with Cranberries and Pecans is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 379.9

• Total Fat: 15.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 27.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 53.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
• Protein: 8.2 g