Fruity Couscous Salad

Name: Fruity Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1.3333333730698 cups dry couscous; 2 cups boiling water; 0.66666668653488 cup sweetened dried cranberries; 0.66666668653488 cup slivered almonds; 0.5 cup packed dried apricots, chopped; 3 medium scallions, thinly sliced with greens; 1 teaspoon cumin; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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To boost flavor and nutrition, prepare the whole-grain couscous with dried fruit and substitute orange juice for cooking instead of water.

Recipe by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Updated on October 7, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

1 ⅓ cups dry couscous
2 cups boiling water
⅔ cup sweetened dried cranberries
⅔ cup slivered almonds
½ cup packed dried apricots, chopped
3 medium scallions, thinly sliced with greens
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Place couscous in a bowl and pour boiling water over top. Gently stir, then cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, place cranberries in a glass liquid measure and add water to cover. Microwave on high for 1 minute; drain.
Add cranberries to the couscous, along with almonds, apricots, scallions, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

218	Calories
5g	Fat
38g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 218
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Sodium 6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 1mg	6%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 223mg	5%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.