Ingredients
1-1/3 cups water1 cup uncooked couscous1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 cup frozen peas, thawed1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted1/3 cup chopped red onion3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Preparation
Place water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
In a large bowl, combine the oranges, peas, almonds, onion and couscous. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and pepper sauce; shake well. Pour dressing over couscous mixture; toss to coat.