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Fruited Couscous Salad With Tarragon Citrus Butter... Recipe

Fruited Couscous Salad With Tarragon Citrus Butter... Recipe

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Ingredients:

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equal parts totaling 2 cups pitted and chopped fresh cherries, fresh dates, and dried apricots
2 cups couscous
3 cups water
3/4 stick butter, divided
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp dark brown sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

For the salad: heat 1/2 stick butter and brown sugar in a sauté pan. add fruit over medium heat and heat through/begin to break down the fruit;
In a large pot, add the water, sugar, remaining butter, and salt. bring to a boil;
As soon as the water comes to a boil, add the fruit mixture and the couscous. stir through quickly;
Cover and remove from heat. ready to serve in 20 minutes (or when all liquid is absorbed);
Use a cup or ramekin to mold the individual salads and turn them out onto a lettuce bed.
For the dressing: mix all ingredients in large bowl (if too thin, add mayo, if too thick, add 4 parts buttermilk and 1 part citrus juice);
Pour over individual salads.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	56.73 Kcal (238 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.61g	6%
Cholesterol	4.43mg	1%
Sodium	59.66mg	2%
Potassium	24.87mg	1%
Total Carbs	5.19g	2%
Sugars	1.15g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	1%
Protein	0.88g	2%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	10mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	213.84 Kcal (895 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.61g	6%
Cholesterol	16.72mg	1%
Sodium	224.87mg	2%
Potassium	93.75mg	1%
Total Carbs	19.55g	2%
Sugars	4.33g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.01g	1%
Protein	3.32g	2%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	2%
Iron	0.5mg	1%
Calcium	37.5mg	1%

* 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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