Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• •1 cup couscous
• •1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1 cucumber, diced
• •1 bell pepper, diced
• •1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• •1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• •3 tbsp olive oil
• •2 tbsp lemon juice
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the couscous to the boiling broth, stir, and remove from heat. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool slightly.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.

5. 5

   Add the cooled couscous to the bowl with the veggies.

6. 6

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

7. 7

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

8. 8

   Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.