Couscous Antipasto Salad | Hydration Health and Fitness

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of water
• 1 T extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 t salt
• 1 cup couscous
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 t balsamic vinegar
• 1/8 t garlic granules
• 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, diced into 3/8 inch cubes
• 1 cup (packed) fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 4 fresh Italian (Roma) tomatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch cubes
• 1/4 cup diced fresh red peppers, 1/4 inch squares
• 3 T chopped onion
• 14 oz. can of whole artichoke hearts, drained, cut lengthwise into quarters, then crosswise into 3rds (packed in water)
• 1 T Balsamic vinegar
• salt to taste