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Couscous Salad With Turkey and Arugula Recipe

Couscous Salad With Turkey and Arugula Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 1/3 cups couscous
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup walnuts
1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
6 tbsp olive oil
2 carrots, grated
1 1/2 lbs piece cooked turkey , cut crosswise into thin strips
5 oz arugula , tough stems removed, leaves washed and chopped (about 3 cups)

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to a boil. Stir in the couscous and raisins. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer the couscous and raisins to a large bowl to cool.
Meanwhile, in a small frying pan, toast the walnuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or toast the nuts in a 350° oven for 10 minutes. Remove the nuts from the pan and chop them.
In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper. Add the oil slowly, whisking.
Toss the carrots, the toasted nuts, the turkey, the arugula, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with the cooled couscous. Toss the salad into the dressing.
Variations:: Substitute three cups of shredded watercress or spinach leaves for the arugula.
Wine Recommendation: It may surprise you to learn that Germany and Austria make good red wines, racy with brilliantly pure berry flavors. Look for Germany's dornfelder or Austria's Zweigelt for a brisk change of pace.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	587.91 Kcal (2461 kJ)
Calories from fat	274.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.45g	47%
Cholesterol	185.61mg	62%
Sodium	660.5mg	28%
Potassium	497.38mg	11%
Total Carbs	60.84g	20%
Sugars	2.39g	10%
Dietary Fiber	5.84g	23%
Protein	20.41g	41%
Vitamin C	10.9mg	18%
Vitamin A	2.1mg	70%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	78.8mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	184.23 Kcal (771 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.54g	47%
Cholesterol	58.16mg	62%
Sodium	206.98mg	28%
Potassium	155.86mg	11%
Total Carbs	19.07g	20%
Sugars	0.75g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	23%
Protein	6.4g	41%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	70%
Iron	0.8mg	14%
Calcium	24.7mg	8%

* 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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