Lemon Couscous - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. water
10 oz. couscous
1 large chopped tomato
1 c. seeded, peeled, chopped cucumber
1 c. sliced and chopped scallions
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1/4 c. chopped mint
1/2 c. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Bring water to a boil in saucepan; stir in couscous.
Remove from heat.
Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork. Combine couscous with tomato, cucumber, scallions, parsley and mint; toss.
Combine lemon juice and next 4 ingredients.
Stir well.
Pour over couscous mixture and toss.
Yields 8 (1-cup) servings.