Couscous Salad With Cherry Tomatoes And Bell Peppers

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1⁄4 cup plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 cups instant couscous
  • 1 1⁄2 roasted red bell peppers, peeled, seeded
    ; and coarsely chopped (see related tip at left)
  • 1 1⁄2 cups mixed red and yellow cherry
    ; tomatoes, stemmed and halved lengthwise
  • 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus whole sprigs
    ; for garnish
  • 1⁄4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 Tbs. grated orange zest
  • 3 Tbs. red wine vinegar

Description

Although Couscous Is Commonly Mistaken For A Grain, It Is Actually Tiny Pasta Made From Durum-wheat Semolina. In North African Countries Such As Tunisia And Morocco, Where It Is A Staple, It Is Traditionally Made By Hand And Then Steamed Twice In A Specia

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