Couscous Salad With Apricots, Pine Nuts, And Ginger Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 c. Instant couscous
- 1/2 c. Water
- 1 c. Fresh orange juice
- 1/4 c. Light extra virgin olive oil Champagne vinegar
- 8 x Dry apricots -- thinly Sliced
- 1 Tbsp. Dry currants
- 1 Tbsp. Golden brown raisins
- 2 tsp Fresh ginger -- grated Salt
- 2 Tbsp. Pine nuts -- toasted (see Note)
Directions
- Pour the couscous grains into a small mixing bowl. Combine the water, orange juice, ollive oil, and 2 Tbsp. vinegar in a medium-size saucepan.
- Bring the liquid just to a boil and stir in the dry fruit, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; pour immediately over the couscous. Cover the bowl and let it sit for 20 min. When the couscous is ready, gently fluff it with a fork and toss with the pine nuts. Add in salt to season and an additional splash of vinegar to brighten the flavor.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 208g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 259 | |
| Calories from Fat 24 | 9% |
| Total Fat 2.9g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.25g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 427mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 51.48g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 14.4g | 10% |
| Protein 7.51g | 12% |
