Fruity Couscous Salad

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Brief

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Fruity Couscous Salad

Ingredients

1 ⅓ cups dry couscous

⅔ cup slivered almonds

½ cup packed dried apricots

chopped

⅔ 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

Sweet and Sour Pasta Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

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

Nutritional Information

Fruity Couscous Salad

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 218.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6g 12%

Carbohydrates: 38g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 3.6g 14%

Sugars: 12.7g

Fat: 4.9g 8%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 352.2IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 1.2mg 2%

Folate: 13.7mcg 3%

Calcium: 40.6mg 4%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 45.6mg 16%

Potassium: 223.2mg 6%

Sodium: 6mg

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 43.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.