Instructions: Boil a large pot of water. Cook pasta until al dente. While pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, stir together dry couscous and water. Let stand, covered, until liquid is completely absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Toss lightly with a fork. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together remaining salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. When pasta is done, drain well and rinse under cold water. Drain well again. Add with couscous to salad ingredients. Pour on dressing; toss again. Garnish with mandarin oranges or pineapple slices and raisins.

Variations:
*substitute other varieties of pasta for spinach noodles

*substitute cooked millet for couscous

*substitute cooked garbanzos for the peanuts

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