Couscous Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Bell Peppers

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups water
• 1⁄4 cup plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 cups instant couscous
• 1 1⁄2 roasted red bell peppers, peeled, seeded
• and coarsely chopped (see related tip at left)
• 1 1⁄2 cups mixed red and yellow cherry
• tomatoes, stemmed and halved lengthwise
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus whole sprigs
• for garnish
• 1⁄4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 Tbs. grated orange zest
• 3 Tbs. red wine vinegar