Couscous Salad with Peppers, Olives, and Pine Nuts

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons capers
• 3 red bell peppers
• 1 3-ounce jar small pimiento-stuffed green olives
• 2 cups water
• ½ cup fresh parsley leaves
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• + 6 more ingredients
• • ¹/₃ cup currants or raisins
  • 1 ½ cups couscous
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 1 small onion
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

In a small saucepan bring water to a boil with currants or raisins, salt, and 1 tablespoon oil. Stir in couscous and let stand, covered, off heat 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to bowl. In a small skillet cook garlic in 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat, stirring, until pal...

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