Couscous and Pomegranate Salad

North African version of couscous salad. Posted for ZWT6.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup couscous
•  boiling water
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  teaspoons sherry wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon harissa
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 1  cup  dried apricot, diced
• 2 -3  cups pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate)
• 1  green pepper, diced

Directions

1. Place the couscous in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, vinegar, harrisa, and lemon juice. Stir.
2. Pour boiling water over the couscous until just covered. Stir. If couscous looks dry add more water. Cover bowl and let sit 6 minutes.
3. Use a fork to fluff the couscous. If the couscous is too dry or too hard, add more water, cover and let sit another few minutes.
4. Add green pepper and pomegranate seeds.