Chopped Salad With Couscous

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 12 cups boiling water
• 1 cup raw spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 12 cup celery, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 14 cup dried cranberries or 14 cup raisins
• 14 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Put the couscous in a heat-resistant bowl and add the boiling water.
2. Let stand 5-10 minutes to fluff.
3. Check consistency and add more couscous or water to desired consistency.
4. While waiting for the couscous to cool, chop and mix together the remaining ingredients.
5. Add the couscous and mix well.
6. Serve immediately or let chill ahead of time.

couscous, boiling water, spinach leaves, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, celery, chickpeas, cranberries, fresh basil, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chopped-salad-with-couscous-433734 (may not work)