Israeli Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup Israeli couscous
• 2 cups water
• 1-2  gala apples
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup of parsley
• 1/2 of a  medium shallot
• 1/4 cup of pepitas, almonds, or other nut 
• Fresh mint to garnish
• Juice from 1/2 of a lemon 
• 2 tbsp honey 
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet, brown the couscous 2-3 minutes.
2. Add 2 cups of water and salt, then bring to a boil.
3. Simmer and cook under tender for about 6 minutes. Rinse and drain.
4. Finely mince the fresh herbs and dice the apples and shallots.
5. Toss in a bowl the apples, shallots, seeds/nuts, and herbs. Then, add the couscous once cooled. 
6. Mix apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, lemon, and olive oil. Pour over the salad. Best served once chilled.