Couscous Salad

• 2/3 c. water
• 1 c. couscous
• about 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• about 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 3 scallions (including green parts), finely chopped
• 1/2 c. tightly packed Italian parsley, finely chopped
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp. finely chopped mint
• kosher salt
• black pepper

1. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2. Pour in the couscous.
3. Cover the pan and remove from the heat.
4. Let stand for 5 minutes.
5. Uncover the pan and stir the couscous right away with a fork.
6. (If the grains do not separate, fluff them gently with your fingers.)
7. Transfer the couscous to a bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients.
8. Season the salad to taste with more lemon juice, salt and pepper.

water, couscous, olive oil, lemon juice, scallions, tightly packed italian parsley, tomatoes, mint, kosher salt, black pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1693 (may not work)