Crunchy Couscous Salad with Currants and Mint Recipe

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Crunchy Couscous Salad with Currants and Mint
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  1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. While water comes to a boil, place couscous in a large skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Stir couscous into boiling water. Cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
  2. While couscous stands, combine lemon juice and next 3 ingredients (through pepper) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add couscous, currants, and remaining ingredients; fluff with a fork. Serve warm, or cover and cool to room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1529.62 Kcal (6404 kJ)
Calories from fat 780.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 86.74g 133%
Sodium 1201.68mg 50%
Potassium 1202.65mg 26%
Total Carbs 160.06g 53%
Sugars 10g 40%
Dietary Fiber 18.67g 75%
Protein 30.14g 60%
Vitamin C 56mg 93%
Vitamin A 2.9mg 95%
Iron 271.5mg 1508%
Calcium 212.8mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 207.29 Kcal (868 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.75g 133%
Sodium 162.85mg 50%
Potassium 162.98mg 26%
Total Carbs 21.69g 53%
Sugars 1.36g 40%
Dietary Fiber 2.53g 75%
Protein 4.08g 60%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 93%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 95%
Iron 36.8mg 1508%
Calcium 28.8mg 21%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 37
    Points
  • 41
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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