Gazpacho Couscous Salad
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (10 ounce) package couscous
- 1 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or 1/4 cup mint (I used both)
- 3/4 cup salsa (commercial or home-made)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Add salt, olive oil, and 2 cups water to a saucepan; place pan over high heat.
- Bring to a boil; add in couscous; stir to mix.
- Cover saucepan and remove from stove burner; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Combine chopped tomato and cucumber, parsley and/or mint, salsa, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- When couscous is ready, transfer to a large mixing bowl; fluff with a fork.
- Add the tomato/cucumber mixture; toss to combine.
- Adjust seasonings to taste with salt/pepper or whatever you fancy.
- Serve immediately or chill and serve later.
salt, olive oil, couscous, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, salsa, lemon juice
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gazpacho-couscous-salad-89818 (may not work)