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Holly Clegg's Tropical Couscous Salad

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By Holly Clegg

Posted July 23rd, 2007

This article is reprinted with permission from Meals On The Move : Rush Hour Recipes (Trim & Terrific) (Trim & Terrific), by Holly Clegg, (2000, Wimmer Cookbooks)

Meals On The Move : Rush Hour Recipes (Trim & Terrific) (Trim & Terrific)

Servings:	10
Author Notes:	Holly uses this salad in her Easy Summer Tropical Grill Party Plan, click here for more recipes and decorating tips.
Ingredients:	1 cup orange juice 1 cup water 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cups couscous 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained, reserve juice 1 cup peas (if using frozen, defrost first) 1/2 cup chopped green onions or scallions 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest dash of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions:	In a saucepan, bring orange juice, water, olive oil, and ginger to a boil. Add couscous, stir, remove from heat, and cover for 7 minutes. Transfer couscous to a bowl and add oranges, peas, green onions, cranberries, and orange zest, mixing well. In a small bowl, whisk together cayenne, lemon juice, and 1/3 cup of reserved mandarin juice and toss with salad. Add walnuts. Refrigerate.