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Orange Couscous Salad Recipe

Orange Couscous Salad Recipe

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (10-oz) box plain couscous
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil , plus more to taste
1 tsp salt , plus more to taste
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper , plus more to taste
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
2 oranges
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup golden raisins , currants , or chopped dates

Directions:

Pour couscous into a large bowl, and stir in 1 cup boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap, and let steam 5 minutes or until couscous is tender. Fluff with a fork, and stir in oil and next 3 ingredients. Let cool slightly.
Zest both oranges; juice one. Peel second orange, and chop. Add zest, juice, and chopped orange to couscous mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and chill 1 hour or up to 2 days. Add more oil, salt, or pepper if desired before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1307.22 Kcal (5473 kJ)
Calories from fat	535.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	59.54g	92%
Sodium	2366.72mg	99%
Potassium	2211.34mg	47%
Total Carbs	195.23g	65%
Sugars	123.75g	495%
Dietary Fiber	18.76g	75%
Protein	13.28g	27%
Vitamin C	169.2mg	282%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	181.8mg	1010%
Calcium	301.9mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	179.85 Kcal (753 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.19g	92%
Sodium	325.61mg	99%
Potassium	304.24mg	47%
Total Carbs	26.86g	65%
Sugars	17.03g	495%
Dietary Fiber	2.58g	75%
Protein	1.83g	27%
Vitamin C	23.3mg	282%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	49%
Iron	25mg	1010%
Calcium	41.5mg	30%

* 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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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

30.3

Points
36

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium,
High in Sugar

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