Mediterranean Couscous Salad: 7 Best Ways to Freshen Up Your Bowl - Recipes Horizon

Ingredients

• 1 cup Israeli couscous (or pearl couscous)
• 1 ½ cups boiling water or low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup cucumbers, diced
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (or vegan feta)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste