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Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries Recipe

Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup water (or a combination) or 1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup couscous, uncooked
1/2 cup dried tart cherry
1/2 cup carrot, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, chopped unpeeled
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp dijon mustard
salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

Bring water or broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous.
Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork; let cool 10 minutes, uncovered.
Put cooked couscous, dried cherries, carrots, cucumber, green onions and pine nuts in a large bowl; mix well.
Combine vinegar, olive oil and mustard in a small container; mix well.
Pour over couscous mixture; stir to coat all ingredients.
Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	245.26 Kcal (1027 kJ)
Calories from fat	89.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.91g	15%
Sodium	64.2mg	3%
Potassium	233.63mg	5%
Total Carbs	33.25g	11%
Sugars	5.8g	23%
Dietary Fiber	3.11g	12%
Protein	6.22g	12%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	33.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	131.06 Kcal (549 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.3g	15%
Sodium	34.3mg	3%
Potassium	124.84mg	5%
Total Carbs	17.76g	11%
Sugars	3.1g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	12%
Protein	3.33g	12%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.7mg	8%
Calcium	18mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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