Mandarin Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/3 cups water
1 cup couscous, uncooked
1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup red onion, chopped (i'd probably use vidalia)
3 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce

Directions:

Place water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Stir in couscous and cover then remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork then recover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
In a bowl, combine the oranges, peas, almonds, onion and couscous.
In a jar with a tight lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and hot pepper sauce then shake well.
Pour dressing over couscous mixture and toss to coat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	214.49 Kcal (898 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.74g	15%
Sodium	114.35mg	5%
Potassium	160.03mg	3%
Total Carbs	25.93g	9%
Sugars	3.22g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.42g	14%
Protein	6.46g	13%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	9%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	41.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	174.74 Kcal (732 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.93g	15%
Sodium	93.16mg	5%
Potassium	130.37mg	3%
Total Carbs	21.13g	9%
Sugars	2.63g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.79g	14%
Protein	5.26g	13%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	9%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	34.1mg	4%

* 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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savory
bitter
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