Ham and Pineapple Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup couscous
• 4 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
• 1/2 small red onion, sliced
• 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Dijon-style prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and garlic powder to a boil. Turn off heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.

In a large bowl, mix together couscous, ham, pineapple, onion and drained peas

In a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, Dijon-style mustard and vegetable oil. Pour dressing over the salad and stir to coat. Salt and pepper to taste.