Couscous with Almonds, Raisins and Saffron Onions | California Olive Ranch

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 4 1/8 cups water
• ¼ tsp. saffron
• 2 Tbsp. California Olive Ranch extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• Freshly grated zest of 1 orange
• 2 cups couscous
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 ½ tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• About ½ cup basic citrus dressing (see below)
• Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or mint, for garnish
• ½ cup California Olive Ranch extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper