Moroccan Toasted Couscous with Spiced Honey Citrus Dressing

I played around with a recipe sent to me by a friend and came up with this delicious variation.

Moroccan Toasted Couscous with Spiced Honey Citrus Dressing

Dressing:

1/2 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp cardamom

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup fresh orange juice

1 tbsp honey

1/4 cup olive oil

Whisk together & set aside.

Salad:

1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous

1 1/2 cups boiling water

1/4 tsp turmeric

1 red pepper, diced

10 dried apricots, diced

1/2 cup raisins

1 cup pistachios, toasted

1 1/2 tbsp grated orange zest

Handful of chopped fresh Italian parsley (leaves only)

Preheat the oven to 375 and toast the couscous on a cookie sheet for 10 minutes, shaking halfway. Cool and place in a bowl. Combine the turmeric with boiling water and pour over the couscous and let stand for 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool. Fluff the couscous and combine with the rest of the salad ingredients. Add dressing and add S&P, if you wish.

This makes a perfect side to any sort of grilled meat but is equally good on its own. Enjoy!