Couscous with Orange and Almonds

Ingredients

• 2 cups instant couscous
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 orange, peeled, segmented and diced
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 head radicchio, shredded
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Toasted slivered almonds

Directions

1. Put the couscous in a large bowl, add the 2 cups boiling water, 1 teaspoon salt and orange zest, then cover and let steam for 5 minutes.
   Remove the cover and fluff with a fork.
2. Whisk together the orange juice, vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl.
   Add half of the dressing to the couscous along with the onion, orange, mint and parsley and gently combine with a fork.
3. Put the radicchio in a bowl, add the remaining dressing and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
   Transfer the couscous to a large platter, top with the radicchio and garnish with slivered almonds.