Citrus-couscous Salad

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups fresh orange juice, divided
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (10 ounce) package couscous
• 1/2 cup dried apricot, sliced
• 1/2 cup dried currant
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 cup chopped seeded cucumber
• 3/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachios
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 bring 1 ½ cups orange juice, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan; gradually stir in couscous.
• 2 remove pan from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork; transfer couscous to a large bowl.
• 3 combine ½ cup orange juice, apricots, currants, and vinegar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
• 4 remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes; drain and discard cooking mixture.
• 5 add apricot mixture, cucumber, and remaining ingredients to the couscous; toss to combine.