Fruity Couscous Salad

September 2nd, 2007 Cas Thompson Posted in Recipes | No Comments »

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

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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

  1. Prepare couscous according to package directions. Combine all ingredients; toss. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

For more information from Jean Carper, go to www.Jeancarper.com .

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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