Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat, add the couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   2. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer to a mixing bowl.

3. 3

   3. Add the cucumber, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese to the couscous.

4. 4

   4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

6. 6

   6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.