Calico Cranberry Couscous Salad

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup uncooked couscous
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool.
In a serving bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, celery, carrot, onions and almonds.
In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup equals 171 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 176 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.