Simply Couscous Salad

From the Kitchen of Two Sisters
http://www.thetwosisters.com/  

After tasting this salad, you’ll soon find yourself buying couscous in bulk!

Serves 6
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
2 cups dry couscous-soaked*
1 large tomato, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can black olives, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 green pepper, chopped 1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, grated

Dressing
1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1/3 cup Bragg Liquid Aminos, tamari, or soy sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dill
1 teaspoon pepper

1. In a large bowl, combine the soaked couscous with all of the vegetables.

2. In a separate bowl, combine the dressing ingredients, using a wire whisk.

3. Add the dressing to the salad and toss well.

*To soak couscous, place in a bowl and add enough hot water to cover, plus 1 inch. Soak for 10 minutes.

Julia’s Notes:
I used whole-wheat couscous and also Nama Shoyu for the 1/3 cup tamari.
This was served at the February Meeting.