Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) package couscous
  • 12 cup pitted dates
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1 large orange
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons salad oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 12 teaspoon sugar
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup currants
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1 (6 ounce) can salted cashews

Method

  • About 30 minutes before serving or early in day: Prepare couscous as label directs.
  • Cut each date into 3 pieces.
  • Reserve a few sprigs parsley for garnish later.
  • Chop enough remaining parsley to measure 3 tablespoons.
  • Grate peel and squeeze juice from orange.
  • In large bowl, with fork, mix orange peel, orange juice, olive or salad oil, cider vinegar, sugar and salt.
  • Add couscous, dates, chopped parsley, currants, ginger and cashews; toss to mix well.
  • Garnish with parsley sprigs.
  • Cover and refrigerate if not serving right away.