Couscous Salad with Mozzarella - mds.CulinaryMedicine.org

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 1/2 tsp. Salt (divided)
• 1 cup Couscous, dry (or gluten free)
• 1/2 medium Red bell peppers (seeded and diced)
• 1/2 medium Yellow bell peppers (seeded and diced)
• 1/2 Medium Green bell peppers (seeded and diced)
• 8 ounces Grape or cherry tomatoes (sliced in half lengthwise)
• 1 cucumber (8-1/4 inch) Cucumber (seeded and diced)
• 1/4 cup Dried currants
• 1 clove Garlic, raw (minced)
• 1 large Green onions (sliced thinly)
• 2 Tbsp Fresh basil (chiffonade)
• 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 1/2 lemon yields Lemon juice
• 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella (cut into 1/4 inch dice)