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Confetti Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries Recipe

Confetti Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries Recipe

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Confetti Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries

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Ingredients:

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1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup minced yellow onion
1 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
5 oz whole wheat couscous (about 1 cup)
1 tbsp cherry juice concentrate
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp canola oil
1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherry
3 tbsp coarsely chopped pistachios
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

Prepare couscous: In a quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and sauté for about 3 minutes or until softened.
Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add couscous, stir, cover and remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl to cool.
Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together cherry juice concentrate, lemon juice and mustard. Whisk in oil until emulsified. Set aside.
Assemble: Add dressing and remaining ingredients to the couscous and mix well. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	209.72 Kcal (878 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.3g	19%
Sodium	276.42mg	12%
Potassium	153.97mg	3%
Total Carbs	19.2g	6%
Sugars	3.45g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.64g	11%
Protein	4.34g	9%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	45.1mg	250%
Calcium	47.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.75 Kcal (451 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.32g	19%
Sodium	142.02mg	12%
Potassium	79.11mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.87g	6%
Sugars	1.77g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.35g	11%
Protein	2.23g	9%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	23.2mg	250%
Calcium	24.6mg	5%

* 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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