Orange Couscous Salad

• 2 cups water
• 1 12 cups whole wheat couscous
• 34 teaspoon turmeric
• 14 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup drained canned mandarin oranges
• 12 cup red onion, chopped
• 12 cup raisins
• 14 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel

1. Bring water to boil in a 1-qt saucepan over high heat.
2. Add couscous, turmeric, and pepper.
3. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
5. Stir in the chickpeas, oranges, onions, and raisins.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, and orange peel.
7. Pour over the salad and toss to mix well.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

water, whole wheat couscous, turmeric, black pepper, chickpeas, oranges, red onion, raisins, lemon juice, olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/orange-couscous-salad-189962 (may not work)