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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

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Our fluffy couscous salad features dried cranberries or cherries and a secret ‘juicy’ ingredient. It’s a nutritious addition to any picnic spread.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time:
Cooling Time: 5 mins standing

Servings: 4

ingredients Ingredients
1 box (5.7 ounces) Mediterranean Curry instant couscous mix
3/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
1/3 cup Apple NESTLÉ® JUICY JUICE® All Natural 100% Juice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pine nuts, toasted*
3 green onions, sliced
1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley or cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper

directions Directions
PLACE couscous with seasoning packet and cranberries in large bowl; pour boiling water (amount called for on box) over couscous. Stir in Juicy Juice. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand for about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork.

ADD nuts, green onions, oil, parsley and lemon juice; stir well. Season with pepper. Best served at room temperature.

Cook's Tip: * Toast walnuts in medium skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for a couple minutes. If you can’t find Mediterranean couscous, use 3/4 cup whole-wheat couscous and add 1 tablespoon ground curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar.
nutritional information Nutritional Information
Calories: 3350 Calories from Fat: 120 Total Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 360 mg
Carbohydrates: 53 g Dietary Fiber: 5 g Sugars: 19 g
Protein: 10 g

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