Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth3/4 cup uncooked couscous1/2 cup dried cherries1/2 cup chopped carrot1/2 cup chopped cucumber1/4 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon Dijon mustardSalt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool.

In a bowl, combine the couscous, cherries, carrot, cucumber, onions and pine nuts. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.