Cherry Couscous - MI Coop Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 cup water or chicken broth
• 3/4 cup quick-cooking couscous, uncooked (may sub wild rice or a grain mixture)
• 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped unpeeled cucumber
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds (optional)
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
• Salt and pepper, to taste