African Couscous Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups couscous
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2/3 cup sliced green onion
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 2 large oranges, peeled and chopped (plus any juice)
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 to toast slivered almonds, cook on a baking sheet at 375°f for 5 to 10 minutes, checking and stirring frequently. or, cook in a small skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown.
• 2 bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan. stir in couscous, butter and cinnamon; cover and remove from heat. let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let cool.
• 3 place remaining salad ingredients in a bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss well to coat.
• 4 cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
• 5 tangy orange dressing: in a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, extra virgin olive oil, wine vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.