Zesty Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup boiling water or vegetable stock
• 1 cucumber, finely diced
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta or toasted seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. Place couscous in a bowl and pour over boiling water or stock.
2. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
3. Fluff couscous with a fork.
4. Stir in cucumber, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
5. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper.
6. Fold in fresh herbs and optional toppings.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.