Whole Wheat Couscous Salad

• 1 cup whole wheat couscous
• 12 cup golden raisin
• 12 teaspoon cinnamon
• 14 teaspoon ground allspice
• 14 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cup canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
• 12 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 12 cup green onion
• 12 cup chopped pistachio nuts or 12 cup almonds
• 14 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

1. In large heatproof bowl, combine couscous, raisins, cinnamon, allspice and turmeric .
2. Pour in 2 cups (500 mL) boiling water; cover and let stand until absorbed, about 5 minutes.
3. Fluff with fork.
4. Let cool.
5. Add chickpeas, red pepper, green onions, pistachios, vinegar, mint, salt and pepper; toss with fork to combine.
6. Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

whole wheat couscous, golden raisin, cinnamon, ground allspice, turmeric, chickpeas, sweet red pepper, green onion, pistachio nuts, red wine vinegar, mint, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/whole-wheat-couscous-salad-484659 (may not work)