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Israeli Couscous Salad Recipe

Israeli Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb israeli couscous
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp sherry wine vinegar (or freshly squeezed lemon juice)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1 preserved lemon, skin only
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup currants or 1/4 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (can be drained canned)
2 tbsp capers
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it.
Cook the couscous, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy.
When it is ready, drain it well, rinse it very briefly with cold water, drain again, and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Dress the couscous with olive oil, vinegar, ground spices, and a pinch of salt and toss it vigorously to ensure the spices are well distributed throughout the pasta.
Taste and add more acid or salt as necessary.
Add the preserved lemon, onion, currants, chickpeas, capers, pine nuts, tomatoes, and parsley to the couscous; toss them through once or twice, and if possible, let the salad rest at room temperature for an hour before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	256.17 Kcal (1073 kJ)
Calories from fat	196.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.82g	34%
Sodium	356.44mg	15%
Potassium	279.32mg	6%
Total Carbs	13.84g	5%
Sugars	3.89g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.97g	12%
Protein	4.28g	9%
Vitamin C	16.7mg	28%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	26.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	139 Kcal (582 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.84g	34%
Sodium	193.41mg	15%
Potassium	151.57mg	6%
Total Carbs	7.51g	5%
Sugars	2.11g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.61g	12%
Protein	2.33g	9%
Vitamin C	9.1mg	28%
Iron	0.9mg	9%
Calcium	14.5mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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