CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 tablespoonunsalted butter
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/4cupgood olive oil
1teaspoon white vinegar
1teaspoon curry powder
1/4tablespoon tumeric
1teaspoon kosher salt
1teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2cupgrated or small diced carrots
1/4cupminced parsley
1/2cupgolden raisins plumped in hot water to soften
1/2 cup pistachio nuts
3 scallions- white and green thinly sliced
1/4cupsmall diced red onion
Place couscous in a medium bowl. Melt the butter in the boiling water and pour over couscous. Cover tightly and let sit for 5 minutes.
Gently fork the couscous into a larger bowl- separating the grains.
Whisk together the oliver oil,vinegar, and seasonings. Pour over the forked couscous and mix well. Add the rest of the ingredients and adjust for seasonings.
Can be served warm ,room temp, or cold. back to home