Couscous Salad with Vegetables

Ingredients

• •1 cup couscous
• •1 1/4 cups water
• •1 medium cucumber, diced
• •1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• •1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• •3 tbsp olive oil
• •Salt to taste
• •Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the couscous and a pinch of salt, stir once, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Remove from heat after about 5 minutes, letting it sit for an additional 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool down to room temperature.

3. 3

   While the couscous is cooling, prepare the vegetables: dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and onion; halve the cherry tomatoes; and chop the parsley.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous with the diced vegetables and parsley.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

6. 6

   Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients well.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill before serving.