Couscous Confetti Salad

By angelahon

Couscous Confetti Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dry whole-wheat couscous
• 2 cups boiling water
• 3 to 4 green onions, finely chopped, including tops
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
• 1 carrot, grated1 to
• 2 cup finely shredded red cabbage
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup golden raisins or chopped dried apricots
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil1teaspoon curry powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons teaspoons salt

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a large bowl, combine couscous and boiling water. Stir to mix, then cover and let stand until all the water has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2.Add green onions, bell pepper, carrot, cabbage, parsley, and raisins or apricots.
3.In a small bowl mix lemon juice, vinegar, oil, curry powder, and salt. Add to salad and toss to mix. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Makes about 8 cups.