Calico Cranberry Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
dressing:
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool.
In a serving bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, celery, carrot, onions and almonds.
In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	178.54 Kcal (748 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.96g	9%
Sodium	144.84mg	6%
Potassium	148.12mg	3%
Total Carbs	27.77g	9%
Sugars	7.74g	31%
Dietary Fiber	2.94g	12%
Protein	4.41g	9%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	35.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	159.5 Kcal (668 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.32g	9%
Sodium	129.39mg	6%
Potassium	132.32mg	3%
Total Carbs	24.8g	9%
Sugars	6.92g	31%
Dietary Fiber	2.62g	12%
Protein	3.94g	9%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	31.5mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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