Mandarin Couscous Salad

By moninikole

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 c. water
• 1 c. uncooked couscous
• 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 c. frozen peas, thawed
• 1/2 c. slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/3 c. chopped red onion
• 3 T cider or white vinegar
• 2 T. olive or canola oil
• 1 T. sugar
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/4 t. hot pepper sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Place water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

In a bowl, combine the oranges, peas, almonds, onion and couscous. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and hot pepper sauce; shake well. Pour dressing over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Yield: 7 servings