Couscous Salad with Dried Cherries

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Couscous Salad with Dried Cherries

 

2/3 cup water

1/2 cup couscous, uncooked

1/3 cup dried cherries (tart or sour cherries), coarsely chopped

1/3 cup coarsely chopped carrots

1/3 cup chopped cucumber

2 green onions, sliced

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or raspberry vinegar*

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

* Any flavored vinegar (of your choice) will work.

 

In a medium-size saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in couscous. Remove from

heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

Uncover, fluff with a fork, and let cool an additional 10 minutes.

Stir in dried cherries, carrots, cucumber, and green onions; mix well.

In a small bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, and mustard; mix well. Pour over

couscous mixture; stir to coat all ingredients.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Makes 4 servings.