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Couscous Salad with Dried Cherries
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup couscous, uncooked
1/3 cup dried tart cherries, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup coarsely chopped carrots
1/3 cup chopped cucumber |
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic or raspberry vinegar*
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard
Salt and pepper to taste |
* Any flavored vinegar (of your choice) will work.
In a medium size saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir
in couscous. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover,
fluff with a fork, and let cool an additional 10 minutes. Stir in dried
cherries, carrots, cucumber, and green onions; mix well.
In a small bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, and mustard;
mix well. Pour over couscous mixture; stir to coat all ingredients. Season
with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Makes 4 servings.
Each Serving Totals - 3.7 Fat Grams, 166 calories, 4 WW
Points
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