Couscous Salad With Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/3 cups couscous
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup orange juice, divided
1/3 cup raisins
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
6 tbsp olive oil
1 cup shredded carrots or 1 cup julienned carrot
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 1/2 lbs cooked turkey breast, cut into thin strips (deli turkey )
3 cups baby spinach

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in 1/2 cup orange juice, couscous and raisins. Cover the pan, then remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl to let cool.
For dressing, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup orange juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Add carrots, walnuts, turkey and spinach to the couscous. Pour in the dressing and toss to mix.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	476.17 Kcal (1994 kJ)
Calories from fat	177.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.67g	30%
Cholesterol	49.89mg	17%
Sodium	1103.66mg	46%
Potassium	630.26mg	13%
Total Carbs	43.25g	14%
Sugars	8.15g	33%
Dietary Fiber	5.16g	21%
Protein	33.98g	68%
Vitamin C	28.4mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	57.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	154.13 Kcal (645 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.37g	30%
Cholesterol	16.15mg	17%
Sodium	357.23mg	46%
Potassium	204mg	13%
Total Carbs	14g	14%
Sugars	2.64g	33%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	21%
Protein	11g	68%
Vitamin C	9.2mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	0.8mg	14%
Calcium	18.5mg	6%

* 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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savory
bitter
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