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Couscous Salad with Honey Vinaigrette (Michael Chiarello) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cups water
sea salt
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb summer squash, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh lemon thyme leaves
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup white raisins
1 lb english cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup fresh arugula , chiffonade
3 tbsp sliced almonds , toasted in 350 degree f oven for 10 minutes

Directions:

Bring 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Gradually add the couscous. Return to a boil and let cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a saute pan, heat the olive oil. Add cubed squash. Season with salt and pepper. Saute, stirring often, for about 4 minutes, or until caramelized and crispy. Add the fresh lemon thyme and set aside.
For the dressing:
In a small saucepan, heat the honey and vinegar until just warm. Whisk in olive oil and season with salt and twist of pepper. Remove from the heat, and add the raisins.
Fluff the couscous with a fork.
Place the arugula in a serving bowl. Toss with the warm squash, couscous, cucumber and 2 tablespoons of the toasted almonds. Add enough dressing to coat the salad. Season with salt and pepper, and top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of almonds.
Serves:6; Calories: 362; Total Fat: 18 grams; Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams; Protein: 6 grams; Total carbohydrates: 46 grams; Sugar: 15 grams; Fiber: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 294 milligrams

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	518.77 Kcal (2172 kJ)
Calories from fat	236.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.23g	40%
Sodium	39.56mg	2%
Potassium	391.23mg	8%
Total Carbs	61.84g	21%
Sugars	15.2g	61%
Dietary Fiber	5.45g	22%
Protein	8.8g	18%
Vitamin C	17.2mg	29%
Iron	23.7mg	132%
Calcium	73.3mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	122.4 Kcal (512 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.19g	40%
Sodium	9.33mg	2%
Potassium	92.31mg	8%
Total Carbs	14.59g	21%
Sugars	3.59g	61%
Dietary Fiber	1.29g	22%
Protein	2.08g	18%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	29%
Iron	5.6mg	132%
Calcium	17.3mg	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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