Ingredients

  • Salt
  • 1 3/4 cups couscous (one 10-ounce package)
  • 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons brown mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups olive oil
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, shredded
  • 2 kirby cucumbershalved, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 medium jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • In a medium saucepan, combine 2 1/4 cups of water with a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over moderately high heat.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous.
  • Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vinegar, mustard and sugar.
  • Whisk in the olive oil in a fine stream.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
  • Pour the dressing over the couscous.
  • Add the scallions, carrots, cucumbers, and jalapeno and toss well.
  • Season with salt and pepper.