Calico Cranberry Couscous (Taste of Home Everyday Light Meals)

1 cup water
1 envelope of Herb Ox salt free Chicken seasoning and broth mix
3/4 cup dry couscous
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Dressing:
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool.
In a serving bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, celery, carrot, onion and pine nuts.
In a small container with a lid, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Shake well, pour over the couscous mixture and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Serving Size: 6 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GARDENTEACHER.