Vegan Pearl Couscous Salad: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups pearl couscous
• 3 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup chickpeas, cooked
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint or basil, chopped
• Salt
• black pepper
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave nectar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• pepper