Fruity Couscous Salad

INGREDIENTS

• ☐    1 1/3 cups dry couscous (tri-colored optional)
• ☐    2/3 cup slivered almonds
• ☐    1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, chopped
• ☐    2/3 cup Craisins (sweetened, dried cranberries) or raisins, microwaved in 1 cup water for 1 minute
• ☐    ½ teaspoon cumin
• ☐    ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ☐    2 scallions, thinly sliced with greens
• ☐    1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ☐    ¼ cup orange juice

PREPARATION

1. Prepare couscous according to package directions, using orange juice for the liquid.

2. Combine all ingredients; toss; pour orange juice over top.

3. Serve at room temperature or chilled.