Couscous Summer Salad

Ingredients

• currants
• orange juice
• lemon juice
• canola oil
• salt
• ground cinnamon
• cayenne pepper
• water
• couscous
• carrot
• red bell pepper
• red onion
• fresh parsley

Preparation

1. 1place the currants , orange juice , lemon juice , 1 / 3 cup canola oil , salt , cinnamon , and cayenne pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well
2. 2set aside
3. 3bring the water and 1 tbsp
4. 4canola oil to a boil in a medium saucepan
5. 5stir in the couscous , then remove from the heat , cover , and let stand for about 6 minutes , or until the water is absorbed
6. 6transfer the couscous to a large bowl , fluff with a fork , and let cool
7. 7steam the carrot and bell pepper until they are a bright color , but still crunchy , about 3 minutes
8. 8rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and add to the couscous
9. 9add the onion and parsley and stir
10. 10shake the dressing again , pour it over the couscous mixture , and stir until well blended
11. 11refrigerate for at least 1 hour
12. 12serve cold