Pistachio and Citrus Couscous Salad

• cup orange juice↗1 cup
• cup water↗1 cup
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cups couscous↗1 1⁄2 cups
• tablespoon lemon zest↗1 tablespoon
• tablespoons lemon juice↗2 tablespoons
• tablespoons olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• cups cucumbers, peeled diced and seeded1 1⁄2 cups
• cup chopped dried apricot1⁄2 cup
• cup chopped green onion1⁄2 cup
• cup of fresh mint, chopped1⁄2 cup
• cup coarsely chopped pistachios1⁄3 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In medium saucepan, bring orange juice, water and salt to a boil.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and whisk in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool completely.

3. 3

   In small bowl, combine lemon zest and lemon juice and oil.

4. 4

   To the couscous, add cucumber, apricots, green onion and mint. Add dressing and toss to coat.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with pistachios.