(Recipe) Tropical Couscous Salad

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Tropical Couscous Salad 

 

It's also available as whole wheat couscous, although the flavor is

quite different. Couscous is easily prepared and this couscous creation

will be the talk of the table.

 

1 C orange juice

1 C water

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

2 C couscous

1 can (15 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained, reserve juice

1 C peas (if using frozen, defrost first)

1/2 C chopped green onions or scallions

1/2 C dried cranberries

1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest

dash of cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 C chopped walnuts, toasted

 

 

Makes 10 Servings

In a saucepan, bring orange juice, water, olive oil, and ginger to a

boil. Add couscous, stir, remove from heat, and cover for 7 minutes.

Transfer couscous to a bowl and add oranges, peas, green onions,

cranberries, and orange zest, mixing well.

In a small bowl, whisk together cayenne, lemon juice, and 1/3 cup of

reserved mandarin juice and toss with salad. Add walnuts. Refrigerate.

 

Per Serving:

223 Cal; 3g Fat; 44g Carb; 7g Protein; 4g Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 8mg

Sodium