Pistachio and Citrus Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups cucumbers, peeled diced and seeded
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pistachios

Directions:

In medium saucepan, bring orange juice, water and salt to a boil.
Remove from heat and whisk in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool completely.
In small bowl, combine lemon zest and lemon juice and oil.
To the couscous, add cucumber, apricots, green onion and mint. Add dressing and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with pistachios.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	307.13 Kcal (1286 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.25g	13%
Sodium	207.99mg	9%
Potassium	521.97mg	11%
Total Carbs	49.5g	17%
Sugars	10.37g	41%
Dietary Fiber	6.02g	24%
Protein	8.11g	16%
Vitamin C	30.8mg	51%
Vitamin A	1mg	33%
Iron	119.4mg	663%
Calcium	79.5mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	144 Kcal (603 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.87g	13%
Sodium	97.52mg	9%
Potassium	244.73mg	11%
Total Carbs	23.21g	17%
Sugars	4.86g	41%
Dietary Fiber	2.82g	24%
Protein	3.8g	16%
Vitamin C	14.5mg	51%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	33%
Iron	56mg	663%
Calcium	37.3mg	8%

* 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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