Fruity Couscous Salad
SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper
“To boost flavor and nutrition, prepare the whole-grain couscous with orange juice instead of water.”
Original recipe yield:
8 servings
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/3 cups dry couscous
- 2/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup packed dried apricots, chopped
- 2/3 cup Craisins (sweetened, dried cranberries) or raisins, microwaved in
- 1 cup water for 1 minute
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced with greens
- 1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Prepare couscous according to package directions. Combine all ingredients; toss. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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NUTRITION INFORMATION
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 232
- Total Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 56mg
- Total Carbs: 38.4g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9g
- Protein: 6.5g
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