Curried Couscous Salad

This couscous salad is light and very simple to make. I like to serve it in the summer. It's perfect for picnics and barbecues.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 (350 g) package  instant couscous
• 1 3⁄4 cups boiling water
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons curry powder
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup  finely sliced scallion
• 1⁄3 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
• 1⁄4 cup  toasted pine nuts
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a large microwave safe bowl mix couscous, boiling water, curry powder and olive oil.
2. Cover bowl and heat in microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes.
3. Fluff couscous with a fork and let it stand uncovered for 5 minutes.
4. Fluff the couscous again with a fork.
5. Add scallions, craisins and pine nuts to couscous and stir.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.