Couscous Summer Salad Recipe

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Couscous Summer Salad
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place the currants, orange juice, lemon juice, 1/3 cup canola oil, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Bring the water and 1 Tbsp.
  4. Canola oil to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  5. Stir in the couscous, then remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for about 6 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
  6. Transfer the couscous to a large bowl, fluff with a fork, and let cool.
  7. Steam the carrot and bell pepper until they are a bright color, but still crunchy, about 3 minutes.
  8. Rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and add to the couscous.
  9. Add the onion and parsley and stir.
  10. Shake the dressing again, pour it over the couscous mixture, and stir until well blended.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  12. Serve cold.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 471.87 Kcal (1976 kJ)
Calories from fat 199.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.18g 34%
Sodium 317.19mg 13%
Potassium 318.55mg 7%
Total Carbs 58.99g 20%
Sugars 5.08g 20%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g 20%
Protein 9.12g 18%
Vitamin C 55.8mg 93%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 31%
Iron 13.6mg 76%
Calcium 57.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 125.06 Kcal (524 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.88g 34%
Sodium 84.06mg 13%
Potassium 84.42mg 7%
Total Carbs 15.63g 20%
Sugars 1.35g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 20%
Protein 2.42g 18%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 93%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 31%
Iron 3.6mg 76%
Calcium 15.1mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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