(NAPSA)—A big help in putting your family meals, parties and cookouts on the fast track to fun, easy entertaining can be couscous, a tiny pasta that cooks in just five minutes. Original, whole wheat and tricolor couscous is available from RiceSelect. This versatile ingredient can be excellent in side dishes, entres and salads suchasthis: This smart salad offers a new twist on a popularfood. Confetti Couscous Salad Yield: 4 servings 1 cup water 1 % 4 \Y% cup RiceSelect Couscous cup celery, chopped cup carrots, shredded cup green onions,finely sliced 4% cup dried cranberries \% cup sliced almonds \% cup balsamic vinaigrette (or favorite salad dressing) In saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool. When couscous has cooled, combine with all remaining ingredients except for almonds. Mix well; chill until ready to serve. Add almondsjust before serving. For further facts, tips and recipes, go to www.riceselect.com or call (800) 993-7423.
