Fruity Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 1.33 cups dry couscous
• 2 cups boiling water
• 0.67 cups sweetened dried cranberries
• 0.67 cups slivered almonds
• 0.5 cups packed dried apricots , chopped
• 3 medium scallions , thinly sliced with greens
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Place couscous in a bowl and pour boiling water over top. Gently stir, then cover and let sit for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, place cranberries in a glass liquid measure and add water to cover. Microwave on high for 1 minute; drain.

3. 3

   Add cranberries to the couscous, along with almonds, apricots, scallions, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.