Greek Couscous

By Ellan

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup uncooked couscous
• 1/2 teas. dried oregano
• 1 1/2 cup diced plum tomatoes
• 1 cup diced peeled cucumber
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup small ripe olives, halved
• 3 tab. diced red onion
• 1 (15 1/2 oz.) can chickpeas, drained
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tab. lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tab. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teas. salt
• 1/4 teas. coasrsley ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 1 1/2 cup water to a boil in a med. saucepan; stir in couscous and oregano. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, Combine couscous, tomatoes, and next 5 ingredients in a bowl; set aside.

Combine 1/ cup water and remaining ingredients; stir well with a whisk. Pour dressing over couscous mix; toss gently to coat.