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<\/p>\nCouscous Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Fried Dates! It may sound a bit odd that I am sharing a sweet potato salad in the midst of summer, in Congo where I reside, sweet potatoes are available year round, but I guess sweet potatoes can be found everywhere and the salad makes a great addition to your summer barbecues, night parties and any festive occasion!<\/p>\n
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Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, try to cut them into equal sized cubes. Place on an oven pan, add the onions, toss with salt, black pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Roast them for about 20 minutes or until fork tender.<\/p>\n
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It is darn easy to make the couscous, bring the water to a boil, add salt, butter and couscous, cover the pot, reduce heat to very low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, by that time the couscous must have absorbed the water.\u00a0 Remove from heat and fluff the couscous with a fork. Set aside to cool down completely.<\/p>\n
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The dressing takes just a few minutes to make, a combination of olive oil, pomegranate molasses, mustard, salt and freshly grated black pepper, all are whipped with an immersion blender to create a well emulsified dressing.\u00a0 The couscous will soak up the flavors in the dressing, you will love the contrast of savory and sweet.<\/p>\n
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To caramelize the dates: pull open the dates and remove their pits. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet, add the pitted dates and sizzle to lightly caramelize the dates, turning them on both sides, this happens in a couple of seconds, make sure not to leave them for long, you simply just need to give the dates a lightly coated caramel exterior, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and set aside to completely cool down, roughly chop the dates and set aside.<\/p>\n
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To present the salad: combine the couscous, sweet potatoes, raisins, fried dates and oranges slices. Pour the dressing over the couscous salad, stir well. Adjust salt to your taste preference.\u00a0 Sprinkle the pistachios on top! Serve it as a main dish or even alongside grilled goodies!! How delicious!<\/p>\n
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