Ingredients:

1 cup water

1 cup couscous

½ cup celery, chopped

½ cup carrots, shredded

¼ cup green onions, finely sliced

½ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup sliced almonds

¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette (or favorite salad dressing)

 

Directions:

In saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool. When couscous has cooled, combine with all remaining ingredients except for almonds. Mix well; chill until ready to serve. Add almonds just before serving.

 

Yield: 4 servings