CousCous with Pistachios, Apricots and Cranberries

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

Israeli or pearl couscous

2 cups

dried fruit, such as apricots, cranberries or dried cherries, chopped into bite size pieces

3/4 cup

chopped pistachios

1/4 cup

mint, chopped

1/3 cup

extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp

minced shallots

2 tsp

Dijon mustard

2 tbsp

golden balsamic vinegar

1 tsp

honey, to taste

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper