Citrus-Couscous Salad

Name: Citrus-Couscous Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh orange juice, divided; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (10 ounce) package couscous; 1/2 cup dried apricot, sliced; 1/2 cup dried currant; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 cup chopped seeded cucumber; 3/4 cup chopped green onion; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachios; 1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 cups fresh orange juice, divided
¹⁄₂ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package couscous
¹⁄₂ cup dried apricot, sliced
¹⁄₂ cup dried currant
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup chopped seeded cucumber
³⁄₄ cup chopped green onion
¹⁄₂ cup coarsely chopped pistachios
¹⁄₄ cup chopped of fresh mint
¹⁄₄ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

directions

Bring 1 ½ cups orange juice, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan; gradually stir in couscous.
Remove pan from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork; transfer couscous to a large bowl.
Combine ½ cup orange juice, apricots, currants, and vinegar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes; drain and discard cooking mixture.
Add apricot mixture, cucumber, and remaining ingredients to the couscous; toss to combine.