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[NEW] Couscous & Cherry Salad

There’s nothing drab about this salad, and nothing too complicated! Full-flavored and easy to throw together, it may just become your new favorite light dinner option. It stores well in the fridge too, making it a smart choice for lunch all week long.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
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Total Time: 30 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Couscous & Cherry Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 c. water 1 1/3 c. whole wheat pearl couscous 1/4 c. orange juice 2 T. olive oil 1 T. red wine vinegar 2/3 c. unsweetened dried cherries
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 3 oz. baby arugula, finely chopped 1/2 c. walnuts, lightly toasted 3 shallots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 oz. gouda, shredded

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Instructions

  1. Bring the water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover and turn down to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Add the dried cherries and microwave for 2 minutes on high. Let stand for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Drain and reserve the liquid. Whisk to make sure it’s fully emulsified. Stir liquid into the couscous.
  4. Stir in the steeped cherries, celery, arugula, walnuts and sliced shallots. Top with cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 306 g
Amount per serving
Calories 534
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.8g 27%
Saturated Fat 4.4g 23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 16.2mg 5%
Sodium 155mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 71g 26%
Dietary Fiber 7.34g 25%
Total Sugars 15.8g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 15.9g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Calcium 197.4mg 15%
Iron 2.1mg 10%
Potassium 435.5mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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