Whole Wheat Couscous with Raisins and Almonds

I'm always on the lookout for a good whole grain dish. This whole wheat couscous is a winner on several fronts. It's tart and tangy, savory and sweet. It's super simple, and it plays as well as a side dish as it does a salad.

Ingredients

1-½ cups water
sea salt, to taste
1 cup whole wheat couscous
½ cup golden raisins
¼ cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
½ cup green onions, thinly sliced
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add a pinch of salt and couscous. Cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 10 minutes, until tender.
While the couscous is steaming, soak the raisins in the vinegar in a medium salad bowl.
When couscous is ready, whisk olive oil, lemon juice and onions into the vinegar. Fluff couscous with a fork, and add to the dressing, tossing to coat well. Season with salt and pepper, and toss again. Top with toasted almonds.

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