Whole Wheat Couscous Salad

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Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup whole-wheat couscous, cooked to package directions
  • 6 dried apricot halves, chopped
  • 6 dried dates, chopped
  • 6 dried figs, chopped
  • ¼ cup pistachios
  • 1 orange, cut into segments
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar or orange juice
  • 1-2 T olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients well.  Serve chilled or at room temperature

Nutrition Information: 

Makes  8 servings

Calories: 170; Total Fat:3.9 g (Saturated Fat:.5 g); Cholesterol: mg; Sodium: 2.1mg; Total Carbohydrate: 31.1g; Dietary Fiber: 4.7g; Protein: 4.7g

Notes:

Add chicken or garbanzo beans to add protein and make it a main dish.