Tabbouleh Salad with Couscous

Tabbouleh salad is one of those refreshing dishes that instantly invigorates any meal. I don't usually have bulgur wheat at hand so I substitute couscous.  Either way, I eat multiple bowlfuls of this stuff by itself.

TABBOULEH SALAD WITH COUSCOUS

1 cup cooked couscous

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup lemon juice (1 or 2 lemons, depending on size)

3 cups roma tomatoes, chopped

½ English cucumber, chopped (about 1 cup)

½ cup green onions, chopped (about 7 green onions)

1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 cup fresh mint, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

1. Mix lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper in a small bowl.

2. In a large bowl place couscous, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, parsley and mint.

3. Pour lemon dressing over the greens mixture and toss well.