Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• couscous
• dried cherries
• boiling water
• olive oil
• orange bell pepper
• onion
• ground cumin
• ground ginger
• ground cinnamon
• salt
• ground black pepper
• chickpeas
• fresh cilantro
• rice vinegar
• frozen orange juice concentrate

Preparation

1. 1place couscous and dried cherries in a med
2. 2bowl
3. 3add boiling water
4. 4immediately cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit until water is completely absorbed , about 5 minutes
5. 5meanwhile , heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
6. 6add peppers and onions , sauteing until tender , about 5 minutes , and seasoning with cumin , ginger , cinnamon , salt and pepper as they cook
7. 7add to couscous , along with chickpeas and cilantro
8. 8whisk remaining 3 tablespoons of oil with vinegar and orange juice concentrate
9. 9pour over salad
10. 10toss to coat
11. 11cover and refrigerate until ready to serve