Garden Fresh Mediterranean Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup water, boiled
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup kalamata olives, sliced
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped

Method

1. 01
   Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. 02
   Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. 03
   Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.
4. 04
   Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese to the bowl with the couscous.
5. 05
   In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
6. 06
   Pour the dressing over the couscous and vegetables, and toss gently to combine.
7. 07
   Add chopped parsley and mint, and toss once more to distribute the herbs.
8. 08
   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.