Couscous Salad Recipe

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Couscous Salad
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Directions:

  1. Place the raisins in a small bowl; pour boiling water over raisins, and let stand 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Comine the chicken broth and saffron in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover, and remove from heat immediately. Let stand for 4 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  3. Combine the couscous, raisins, celery, green onions, toasted pine nuts, and parsley in a large bowl; toss gently, and set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl; stir well. Gradually add olive oil, beating constantly with a wire whisk until blended. Pour dressing mixture over couscous mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill thoroughly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 443.73 Kcal (1858 kJ)
Calories from fat 219.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.35g 37%
Sodium 441.32mg 18%
Potassium 413.35mg 9%
Total Carbs 50.65g 17%
Sugars 1.33g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4.49g 18%
Protein 7.6g 15%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 23%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 40.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 205.9 Kcal (862 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.3g 37%
Sodium 204.78mg 18%
Potassium 191.8mg 9%
Total Carbs 23.5g 17%
Sugars 0.62g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 18%
Protein 3.53g 15%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 23%
Iron 0.8mg 9%
Calcium 18.9mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.1
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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