Summer Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Place the couscous in a medium bowl; add the boiling water; cover and let stand until all the water is absorbed and mixture has cooled slightly, about 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the finely chopped vegetables.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Add to the salad. Toss to blend.