Recipes

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Couscous Salad with Dates and Almonds

I love, love this salad – make it every summer, usually doubled for parties. Couscous Salad with Dates and Almonds 6 servings Ingredients: 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 10-ounce box couscous 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon (generous) grated lemon peel 1 […]

Persian Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Also called Mastva Khiar, this is a most refreshing spring salad. (Inspired by Joan Nathan’s Jewish Holiday Kitchen) Serves 4-6 2 cups plain yogurt (regular, low fat or fat free) 4 persian cucumbers, diced 2 green onions, sliced 4 radishes, sliced thin 1/4 cup white raisins 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped […]