Thursday, July 9, 2009

Fruity Couscous Salad

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Fruity Couscous Salad
Serves 4

* 1/4 cup pineapple juice (saved from canned pineapple, below)
* 1/4 cup water
* 1/3 cup couscous
* 1/3 cup dried cranberries
* 1/3 cup raisins
* 1 cup canned chunk pineapple, packed in juice
* 1/4 cup chopped green onions
* 2 tablespoons light raspberry vinaigrette

1. In a small saucepan, bring the pineapple juice and water to a boil.
2. Add the couscous, cranberries and raisins. Cover pan and turn off heat. Steep for 5 minutes.
3. Fluff couscous with a fork, and place into a mixing bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
4. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
5. Mold the couscous salad in a 1/2-cup measuring cup. Unmold onto salad plate.

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