This recipe can easily be adapted to include whatever fruits, nuts, or vegetables you want – this can serve as a rough guideline for a nice flavor combination.

Ingredients

• 2 c plain couscous (larger grains are better)
• 2 c boiling water
• 3/4 c sliced almonds, toasted
• 3/4 c raisins
• 1 apple, diced
• 2 green onions, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1/2 c orange juice
• 2 T oil
• 2-3 T curry powder
• 2 T honey
• 1 T balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Cook couscous by placing it in a bowl with the boiling water – let sit for 5 minutes, covered, until all of the liquid has been absorbed, then fluff with a fork.
2. Combine orange juice, oil, curry powder, honey, and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl, and stir into a sauce.
3. Toss couscous, sauce, and assorted fruits/nuts/vegetables into a bowl and mix well. Serve hot or cold.