Cranberry Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cool for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, carrots, cucumber and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, stir in almonds. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	199.03 Kcal (833 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.97g	9%
Sodium	227.14mg	9%
Potassium	147.65mg	3%
Total Carbs	33.16g	11%
Sugars	12.16g	49%
Dietary Fiber	3.15g	13%
Protein	4.4g	9%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	35mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	166.45 Kcal (697 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.99g	9%
Sodium	189.95mg	9%
Potassium	123.47mg	3%
Total Carbs	27.73g	11%
Sugars	10.17g	49%
Dietary Fiber	2.63g	13%
Protein	3.68g	9%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	29.3mg	3%

* 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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