Cilantro and Citrus Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 oz) box couscous
6 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lime zest
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2-1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
6 green onions, sliced
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups)
1 (16 oz) can red beans
2 avocados, diced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced

Directions:

In saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Add couscous and cook 1 minute. Remove, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Place in large serving bowl.
In small bowl, whisk together the lemon/lime juice, zests and olive oil. Pour over couscous. Toss gently to coat.
Fold in the cilantro, onions and tomatoes. Drain and rinse the beans, then fold them in with the avocados and olives.
Serve immediately. Store leftovers, covered, in refrigerator. Salad will keep for several days.
For the Vegetarian option use the vegetable broth.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	189.2 Kcal (792 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.03g	26%
Cholesterol	0.5mg	0%
Sodium	376.91mg	16%
Potassium	348.87mg	7%
Total Carbs	9.16g	3%
Sugars	2.08g	8%
Dietary Fiber	3.93g	16%
Protein	2.06g	4%
Vitamin C	16.3mg	27%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	23.5mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	115.45 Kcal (483 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.39g	26%
Cholesterol	0.3mg	0%
Sodium	229.98mg	16%
Potassium	212.87mg	7%
Total Carbs	5.59g	3%
Sugars	1.27g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.4g	16%
Protein	1.26g	4%
Vitamin C	10mg	27%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	14.3mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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