Whole Wheat Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 ml) whole wheat couscous
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) golden raisins or thinly sliced dried apricots
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) each ground allspice and turmeric
• 1 cup (250 ml) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped pistachios or almonds
• 1/4 cup (50 ml) red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp (25 ml) chopped fresh mint (or 1 tsp/5ml dried)
• 1 tsp (5 ml) each salt and pepper