Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan and stir in salt. Add couscous and return water to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer couscous for approximately 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let sit for 5 minutes while still covered. Drain any excess water that might remain in the pan and pour couscous into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

While couscous is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small food processor or blender, combine lemon juice, Dijon, chopped shallots, sugar, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese and olive oil. Process until completely mixed through.

Step 3

Pour dressing over the still-warm couscous, stirring to combine.

Step 4

Add pine nuts, artichokes, roasted red peppers and chopped parsley to bowl with the couscous and dressing. With a large spoon, gently stir to combine, being careful not to break up the artichokes.

Step 5

Chill before serving. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed.