Tomato Couscous Salad

Name: Tomato Couscous Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-4
Ingredients: 1 Cup Uncooked whole wheat couscous; 1 1/2 Cups Boiling water; 2 Tomatoes, chopped; 15 Ounce Can Garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 4 Green onions, chopped; 2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsp Fresh basil, chopped; Freshly ground pepper

By Mary McDougall
Here is another fast and delicious use for summer tomatoes.

Serves: 2-4

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 5 min

Ingredients

1 Cup Uncooked whole wheat couscous

1 1/2 Cups Boiling water

2 Tomatoes, chopped

15 Ounce Can Garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

4 Green onions, chopped

2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice

2 Tbsp Fresh basil, chopped

Freshly ground pepper

Directions

1 Place the couscous in a bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Stir, cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Transfer to a strainer to drain off any excess water. Return to bowl, add remaining ingredients and toss gently to mix. Let rest another 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve at once or refrigerate for later use.

Hint: Serve on lettuce leaves for a beautiful presentation.

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