Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice, preferably fresh
  • 13 cup sugar, or to taste
  • 1 tsp. lemon extract
  • Grated zest 1 lemon
  • 1 10-oz. box quick-cooking couscous
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 7 oz.) green seedless grapes
  • 3 8-oz. containers nonfat lemon yogurt or lemon-flavored soy yogurt
  • 6 kiwis, peeled and cubed
  • Mint leaves for garnish, optional

Method

  • Combine water, lemon juice, sugar, lemon extract, and lemon zest in large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Cook couscous according to package directions.
  • Place almonds and grapes in large serving bowl, preferably glass.
  • When couscous done, spoon into bowl, and toss with grapes and almonds, making sure that couscous is fluffy.
  • Spoon yogurt over top, and sprinkle on kiwi cubes and mint leaves for garnish, if using.