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Orange-Scented Couscous Salad with Almonds, Cilantro, and Cucumber Recipe

Orange-Scented Couscous Salad with Almonds, Cilantro, and Cucumber Recipe

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Orange-Scented Couscous Salad with Almonds, Cilantro, and Cucumber

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup orange juice, divided
1/2 cup water
1 tsp salt, divided
1 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp black pepper, divided
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 1/2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast
1 cup chopped cucumber
1/3 cup prechopped red onion
3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp extravirgin olive oil

Directions:

Combine 3/4 cup orange juice, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, coriander, cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; add couscous and cranberries. Cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Transfer couscous mixture to a large bowl.
Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add nuts to pan; cook 3 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add nuts, chicken, and next 3 ingredients (through cilantro) to couscous; toss.
Combine remaining 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, lime juice, and mustard, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil to juice mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Drizzle juice mixture over couscous mixture, tossing to coat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	501.57 Kcal (2100 kJ)
Calories from fat	152.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.96g	26%
Cholesterol	39.93mg	13%
Sodium	1014.13mg	42%
Potassium	521.76mg	11%
Total Carbs	64.81g	22%
Sugars	10.79g	43%
Dietary Fiber	4.07g	16%
Protein	22.83g	46%
Vitamin C	34.1mg	57%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	66mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	174.4 Kcal (730 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.9g	26%
Cholesterol	13.88mg	13%
Sodium	352.61mg	42%
Potassium	181.41mg	11%
Total Carbs	22.54g	22%
Sugars	3.75g	43%
Dietary Fiber	1.42g	16%
Protein	7.94g	46%
Vitamin C	11.9mg	57%
Iron	0.6mg	10%
Calcium	22.9mg	7%

* 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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