Garden Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup couscous
1 2/3 cups boiling water
1 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup whole pitted ripe olives (i use small)
1/2 cup snow peas, diagonally halved and ends removed
1/2 cup red bell pepper , strips (about 1 and 1/2 inches long)
1/2 cup small zucchini, thinly sliced
1/4 cup carrot, thinly sliced ( adds to presentation if you use a patterned slicer for these)
2 tbsp parsley, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tsp grated orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar (i've always used rice vinegar as i've never found 1 labeled )
1/2 tsp gingerroot, grated
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
1/8 tsp bottled red pepper flakes

Directions:

Salad: Stir couscous into boiling water in saucepan.
Add 1 tablespoons olive oil.
Cover and remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes.
Uncover and fluff with a fork. Let cool while preparing other ingredients.
Combine couscous with olives and prepared vegetables in salad bowl.
Add dressing when about ready to serve.
Dressing: Combine orange peel and juice, vinegar, ginger, garlic, red pepper and olive oil in a jar. (can add 1/4 tsp salt if desired).
Pour over couscous salad and toss to mix.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	412.44 Kcal (1727 kJ)
Calories from fat	226.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.19g	39%
Sodium	202.23mg	8%
Potassium	176.48mg	4%
Total Carbs	40.29g	13%
Sugars	2.85g	11%
Dietary Fiber	4.21g	17%
Protein	6.84g	14%
Vitamin C	36.4mg	61%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	11.4mg	63%
Calcium	52.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.61 Kcal (593 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.65g	39%
Sodium	69.43mg	8%
Potassium	60.59mg	4%
Total Carbs	13.83g	13%
Sugars	0.98g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	17%
Protein	2.35g	14%
Vitamin C	12.5mg	61%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	22%
Iron	3.9mg	63%
Calcium	18.1mg	5%

* 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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