Cranberry-Apple Couscous Salad
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Toasted couscous tossed with Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, fresh spinach, and green onion
| Servings |
| 41/2 cup |
| Servings |
| 41/2 cup |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tbsp sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp apple juice
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp dried apricots chopped
- 2 Tbsp granny smith apple peeled, cored, diced
- 2 Tbsp dried cranberries
- 1 Tbsp fresh red onion trimmed, diced
- 1 Tbsp fresh baby spinach cut into wide strips
- 1 Tbsp fresh green onion (scallion) trimmed, sliced
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh lemon zest grated
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Servings: 1/2 cup
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Servings: 1/2 cup
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F.
- On sheet pan, spread almonds in thin layer.
- Bake, stirring once, until lightly toasted and aromatic, 7 to 10 minutes. Cool.
- Preheat oven to 375 F
- On parchment-lined sheet pan, spread couscous in thin layer.
- Bake until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- In stockpot over medium-high heat, bring water, apple juice, lemon juice and first amount of oil to a boil. Remove from heat. Add toasted couscous. Stir. Cover. Let stand until liquid is absorbed, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool.
- Add toasted almonds and remaining ingredients. Toss to mix.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 190kcal |
| Total FatSaturated FatTrans Fat | 5g0g0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 150mg |
| Total CarbDietary FiberSugars | 33g3g11g |
| Protein | 5g |
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Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.