Couscous Salad with Radicchio and Pistachios

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
• 3 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 1 pound orzo pasta (see notes)
• 0.5 cup parsley chopped
• 0.5 cup roasted pistachios shelled chopped
• 0.3 cup simple preserved lemons minced
• 8 oz radicchio thinly cored rinsed thinly sliced
• 10 servings salt and pepper 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 4 quarts water to a boil.
2. Add couscous and cook just until tender to bite, about 6 minutes (10 for orzo).
3. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cool.
4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix vinegar and olive oil.
5. Add couscous, radicchio, pistachios, parsley, and preserved lemon.
6. Mix gently to coat, adding salt and pepper to taste.