Chilled Couscous Salad

After a month- a post is finally up and running! Unfortunately, due to first trimester pregnancy symptoms, I was unable to keep up with the blog. But, now towards the end I am feeling not only better, but hungry! Summer has been making its way into the Chicago land area so it was about time to start posting some cool, refreshing salads that make a great side or snack. 

1 3/4 c. water 

1 1/2 c. Couscous

3 large tomatoes, diced 

1 cucumber, peeled and diced 

1-2 bunches green onions, finely chopped 

1/2 c. or so fresh parsley, roughly chopped 

3 lemons, juiced 

2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil 

1/2 tsp. salt 

Fresh ground black pepper to taste 

• In a medium sized pot, bring water to a boil. Add couscous and remove from heat. 
• Cover with lid and allow to sit 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and place in large mixing bowl. 
• Add chopped vegetables and parsley to bowl with couscous and stir to combine. 
• Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine. 
• Chill in refrigerator 3 hours or until ready to serve.