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Ingredients:

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2 cups water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
2 cups instant couscous
1-1/2 roasted red bell peppers peeled seeded and coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups mixed red and yellow cherry tomatoes stemmed and halved lengthwise
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint plus some whole sprigs for garnish
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tbsp grated orange zest
3 tbsp red wine vinegar

Directions:

In a saucepan over high heat combine water, 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
Bring to a boil then pour in the couscous stirring constantly then remove from the heat.
Cover and let stand 15 minutes.
Transfer couscous to a large serving bowl.
Using a fork fluff the couscous grains to separate them.
Add bell peppers, tomatoes, mint, juice, zest, 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar and remaining salt.
Mix gently but well.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours before serving.
Garnish with mint sprigs and serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	495.03 Kcal (2073 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.65g	24%
Sodium	613.8mg	26%
Potassium	441.22mg	9%
Total Carbs	73.37g	24%
Sugars	2.59g	10%
Dietary Fiber	6.94g	28%
Protein	11.95g	24%
Vitamin C	63.1mg	105%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	100.9mg	560%
Calcium	74.9mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	136.99 Kcal (574 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.33g	24%
Sodium	169.85mg	26%
Potassium	122.09mg	9%
Total Carbs	20.3g	24%
Sugars	0.72g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.92g	28%
Protein	3.31g	24%
Vitamin C	17.5mg	105%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	27.9mg	560%
Calcium	20.7mg	7%

* 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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