Arugula Salad Orange Couscous and Citrus Vinaigrette

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 45 minutes Prep: 40 minutes Cook: 5 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 324 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 cup water
2/3 cup couscous
2 large oranges divided
1 medium mango diced
2 tablespoons basil chopped fresh
2 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
1 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
2 bn arugula clean
Citrus vinaigrette
1 large orange
1/4 medium grapefruit
1/2 medium lime
1/2 medium lemon
1/2 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
2 tablespoons champagne or white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot chili sauce
20 each pink peppercorns
1 teaspoon ginger finely chopped fresh
5 tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh
1 teaspoon salt optional

Directions

Measure water into 1 2-cup glass measure. Microwave on high 3 minutes, or until boiling. Stir in couscous, cover with plastic wrap and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Peel and segment oranges over a large stainless steel bowl to catch excess juice; reserve segments for garnish. After segmenting oranges, squeeze juice from core and membranes into bowl. Add mango, basil, chives, cumin, pine nuts and couscous; toss to combine. Pack mixture into six individual 1/2 cup molds.

Arrange arugula wagon-wheel fashion on six large plates. Unmold couscous in center of plate. Garnish with reserved orange sections. Drizzle with Citrus Vinaigrette.

CITRUS VINAIGRETTE:

Peel orange, grapefruit, lime and lemon. Cut each into segments over a large stainless steel bowl to catch excess juices. Carefully dice segments, cutting not crushing them. Add oil, vinegar, soy sauce and chili sauce to fruit juices in bowl; whisk to blend. Add peppercorns, ginger, cilantro, diced fruit and salt; stir to combine. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 204g
Amount per Serving
Calories 324 59% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.0g33%
 Saturated Fat 3.0g14%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 850mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 27.0g9%
 Dietary Fiber 3.0g13%
 Sugars 8.0g
Protein 4.0g9%
Vitamin A 8%  Vitamin C 70%
Calcium 5%  Iron 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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