Ingredients
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¾ cup water
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½ cup Israeli couscous (see Tips)
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6 cups baby arugula
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1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears of corn)
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1 cup halved or quartered cherry tomatoes
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1 firm ripe avocado, diced
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¼ cup toasted pepitas
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¼ cup dried currants
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½ cup chopped fresh basil
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¼ cup buttermilk
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 small clove garlic, peeled
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Directions
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Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add couscous, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the water is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a fine-mesh sieve and rinse with cold water. Drain well.
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Spread arugula on a serving platter. Add the couscous, corn, tomatoes, avocado, pepitas and currants in decorative lines over the arugula.
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Combine basil, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a mini food processor or blender; pulse until smooth. Top the salad with the dressing just before serving.
Tips
Tips: Look for Israeli couscous (sometimes called "pearl couscous" because of its larger granules) near other couscous or pasta in well-stocked supermarkets.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
377 | Calories |
23g | Fat |
39g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 2 cups each | |
Calories 377 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 26% |
Total Sugars 11g | |
Protein 9g | 18% |
Total Fat 23g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
Vitamin A 1440IU | 29% |
Vitamin C 21mg | 23% |
Folate 99mcg | 25% |
Sodium 267mg | 12% |
Calcium 95mg | 7% |
Iron 3mg | 15% |
Magnesium 102mg | 24% |
Potassium 751mg | 16% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.