Israeli Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

salad
1 (8 oz) package. toasted israeli couscous
1 tsp. olive oil
kosher salt
1 or 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut to 1/4 dice
1 red pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut to 1/4 dice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2/3 cup diced dates , snipped dried apricots , or raisins
2 cup toasted pignoli
4 cup mint or cilantro
freshly ground pepper to taste
dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp. orange juice
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:

Combine the couscous, oil, and 1 tsp. of the salt 2 1/4 cups water in a large saucepan.
Bring this to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cover.
Cook until the water is absorbed, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer the couscous to a large mixing bowl and with a fork spread the grains to help it cool.
When the couscous is cool mix in the other couscous ingredients.
Dressing:
Whisk the dressing ingredients together.
Pour the dressing over the salad and then cover and chill at least two hours before serving.
Remove the salad from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving and check the salt, adjust if needed.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	480.73 Kcal (2013 kJ)
Calories from fat	210.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.41g	36%
Cholesterol	2.07mg	1%
Sodium	87.55mg	4%
Potassium	976.87mg	21%
Total Carbs	55.85g	19%
Sugars	35.38g	142%
Dietary Fiber	15.1g	60%
Protein	7.02g	14%
Vitamin C	66.1mg	110%
Vitamin A	6.1mg	204%
Iron	710.3mg	3946%
Calcium	264.1mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	168.19 Kcal (704 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.19g	36%
Cholesterol	0.72mg	1%
Sodium	30.63mg	4%
Potassium	341.76mg	21%
Total Carbs	19.54g	19%
Sugars	12.38g	142%
Dietary Fiber	5.28g	60%
Protein	2.46g	14%
Vitamin C	23.1mg	110%
Vitamin A	2.1mg	204%
Iron	248.5mg	3946%
Calcium	92.4mg	26%

* 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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