Couscous Salad

Ingredients

Couscous 1/2 cup

Water 3/4 cup

Olive oil 2 tsp

Lemon juice 1 -2 tsp

Lemon zest 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Chopped Cucumber/ zucchini

Diced Tomato

Chopped Parsley/cilantro

Chopped Lettuce

Black Pepper (optional)

Minced Scallions 2 tsp

Minced green garlic 2 tsp

Serving Size 2

Preparation

1. Bring water, 1 tsp olive oil, lemon juice and salt to a boil over high heat and add the boiled water to couscous in a bowl. Leave it for 4-5 min or as per the time mentioned on the couscous pack. I used "Rice Select" brand of couscous. There are some couscous types available in market that needs to be soaked in water overnight. The one I used is ready only after 4-5 min of soaking.
   
2. Fluff it up with a fork and let it cool for sometime.
   
3. Add lemon zest, cucumber, tomato, scallions, green garlic, parsley, lettuce and black pepper. Mix everything.
   
4. Couscous salad is read to be served.