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Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pecans Recipe

Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pecans Recipe

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Couscous Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pecans

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Ingredients:

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1 cup shelled pecans
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 cups boiling water
1 cup thawed frozen peas
3 scallions, very thinly sliced
2 medium cucumbers, peeled,seeded,and diced
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil
1 lemon , zest of
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil

Directions:

Toast the pecans in a shallow pan in a preheated 350-degree oven until very fragrant, about 7 minutes.
Set aside to cool.
Place the couscous, cranberries, and turmeric in a large bowl.
Pour in the boiling water, stir, then cover the bowl with a large plate or foil.
Let sit for 10 minutes.
Remove the cover, then fluff the couscous with a fork.
Cover again and let sit 5 more minutes.
Stir in the pecans, peas, scallions, cucumbers, and basil.
Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously.
Pour over the couscous.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	975.21 Kcal (4083 kJ)
Calories from fat	569.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	63.25g	97%
Sodium	342.07mg	14%
Potassium	650.79mg	14%
Total Carbs	94.25g	31%
Sugars	26.04g	104%
Dietary Fiber	13.97g	56%
Protein	17.6g	35%
Vitamin C	28.3mg	47%
Iron	3.9mg	21%
Calcium	115mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	204.9 Kcal (858 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.29g	97%
Sodium	71.87mg	14%
Potassium	136.74mg	14%
Total Carbs	19.8g	31%
Sugars	5.47g	104%
Dietary Fiber	2.94g	56%
Protein	3.7g	35%
Vitamin C	6mg	47%
Iron	0.8mg	21%
Calcium	24.2mg	11%

* 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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