Fresh and Flavorful Couscous Dish - Chef Melt

Ingredients

• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cups water or low-salt chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups (250g) Israeli or pearl couscous
• 1 cup water
• 3 cups thinly sliced baby spinach
• 250g cherry tomatoes, cut in half (roughly 2 cups)
• 2 diced cucumbers (around 2 cups)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 cup finely cut cilantro (coriander)
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tsp optional sugar
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup good-quality extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 tsp coarse salt
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper