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California Couscous Salad Recipe

California Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 3/4 cups (14 oz.) chicken broth
1 1/2 cups (12 oz.) couscous
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
salt and pepper
1 medium red pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
cilantro sprigs and lemon slices (optional)

Directions:

In a small pot over high heat, bring chicken broth and 1/4 cup water to a boil. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over couscous and toss to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in red pepper, red onion, almonds, and chopped cilantro. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lemon slices if you like. Serve at room temperature.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1327.47 Kcal (5558 kJ)
Calories from fat	1015.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	112.79g	174%
Sodium	211.65mg	9%
Potassium	1065.96mg	23%
Total Carbs	65.92g	22%
Sugars	13.68g	55%
Dietary Fiber	13.4g	54%
Protein	22.8g	46%
Vitamin C	194.3mg	324%
Iron	2.8mg	15%
Calcium	218.9mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	257.25 Kcal (1077 kJ)
Calories from fat	196.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.86g	174%
Sodium	41.02mg	9%
Potassium	206.58mg	23%
Total Carbs	12.77g	22%
Sugars	2.65g	55%
Dietary Fiber	2.6g	54%
Protein	4.42g	46%
Vitamin C	37.6mg	324%
Iron	0.5mg	15%
Calcium	42.4mg	22%

* 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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