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I make this every few weeks & it's one of my staple foods now. If you can eat wheat, you are in luck!

FLUFFY COUSCOUS � Serves 6+ - Cook time: 15 minutes

� 1.5 cups uncooked couscous (I use Trader Joe's)
� 2 cups boiling water
� 1 teaspoon salt
� 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (optional)

Add salt to boiling water, then the oil if desired. Spread couscous evenly in the bottom of a 9"x9" brownie pan or large casserole dish. Pour water over couscous & cover tightly with plastic wrap. When all the water is absorbed (about 15 minutes), fluff with a fork & add your vegie/fruit ingredients. Prep time: 15 minutes

� 2 green onions finely chopped
� � to � red bell pepper seeded & diced
� 2-3 celery stalks, diced
� 2 carrots, grated
� � cup assorted dried fruit: dried apricots, cranberries, golden raisins, candied ginger, or a mixture � dice into small pieces after chilling - it helps.
� � cup finely chopped fresh parsley or celantro
� � cup finely shredded red or green cabbage - optional

Dressing:

� Juice of one lemon
� � cup seasoned rice vinegar
� 1-1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
� 2 teaspoons curry powder
� � teaspoon ground ginger

Mix in feta cheese, grilled chicken, diced crisp apples, walnuts, whatever strikes your fancy. I generally use cranberries & celantro, and rarely add cabbage. I also soak the dried fruit in the dressing before adding, really adds tang. Use whatever vegies you like, it'll be a fun experiment. Enjoy!

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Goldilocks

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