Citrusy Couscous Salad with Olives Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 cup orange juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. dijon mustard
1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp. freshly grated orange zest
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cup water, boiling
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped scallions (4 scallions)
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives (12 olives)
1 navel orange, peeled, sectioned and diced
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:

Stir together couscous, orange juice oil, mustard, thyme, orange zest and salt in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water and warmed oranged juice; cover and set aside until the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork. Add parsley, scallions, olives, diced orange and lemon juice; toss to blend. Season with pepper.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1133.27 Kcal (4745 kJ)
Calories from fat	362.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.28g	62%
Sodium	1905.69mg	79%
Potassium	1012.47mg	22%
Total Carbs	146.8g	49%
Sugars	22.05g	88%
Dietary Fiber	11.18g	45%
Protein	23.71g	47%
Vitamin C	223.5mg	373%
Iron	4.6mg	25%
Calcium	192.5mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.94 Kcal (418 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.55g	62%
Sodium	168.06mg	79%
Potassium	89.29mg	22%
Total Carbs	12.95g	49%
Sugars	1.94g	88%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	45%
Protein	2.09g	47%
Vitamin C	19.7mg	373%
Iron	0.4mg	25%
Calcium	17mg	19%

* 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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