Whole Wheat Couscous Salad

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup whole wheat couscous
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cup canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 1/2 cup green onion
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts or 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 in large heatproof bowl, combine couscous, raisins, cinnamon, allspice and turmeric .
• 2 pour in 2 cups (500 ml) boiling water; cover and let stand until absorbed, about 5 minutes. fluff with fork. let cool.
• 3 add chickpeas, red pepper, green onions, pistachios, vinegar, mint, salt and pepper; toss with fork to combine.
• 4 make-ahead: cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.