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    32 mins

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    12 mins

    blucoat's Note:

    Apparently, the secret to this sweet and light couscous salad is to cook the couscous in orange juice. This copycat recipe is from the new cookbook, "Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 3" by Todd Wilbur. Recipe needs time to chill before serving.

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    Directions:

    1. 1
      Bring the orange juice and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the couscous, cover, and remove from the heat. Keep the couscous covered for 4 minutes.
    2. 2
      Pour the hot couscous into a large bowl and fluff it with a fork, breaking up any chunks. Add the remaining ingredients except the oil and toss well.
    3. 3
      Cover and chill for a couple hours, or until cold. Stir in the oil just before serving.
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    Nutritional Facts for Houston's Couscous Salad

    Serving Size: 1 (155 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 6

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Calories 341.1
     
    Calories from Fat 147
    43%
    Total Fat 16.4 g
    25%
    Saturated Fat 2.0 g
    10%
    Cholesterol 0.0 mg
    0%
    Sodium 135.6 mg
    5%
    Total Carbohydrate 44.3 g
    14%
    Dietary Fiber 3.7 g
    15%
    Sugars 15.3 g
    61%
    Protein 6.6 g
    13%
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