Light Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
- 1/2 cup roma tomatoes, diced (1/4 inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup diced english cucumber (1/4 inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced (1/8 inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives (pitted)
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon mint, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon basil, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil