Couscous With Apricot Vinaigrette

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (10 ounce) box couscous
• 1/4 cup apricot jam or 1/4 cup preserves
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 scallions, and green parts, chopped
• 1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped

Recipe

• 1 place the couscous in a serving bowl.
• 2 add 1 1/2 cups boiling water and stir.
• 3 cover tightly and let stand for 10 minutes.
• 4 meanwhile, heat the jam in a small sauce pan over medium heat or in a microwave on low until bubbling, 30 to 60 seconds.
• 5 remove from heat.
• 6 immediately add the vinegar, then the oil, and mix until combined.
• 7 season with the salt and pepper; set aside.
• 8 fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the scallions and almonds.
• 9 add the vinaigrette and toss.
• 10 serve warm.