Couscous and Cucumber Salad

Encourage guests to squeeze the juice from the lemon wedges on to the salad.

Ingredients

• 10 ounces uncooked couscous


• 2 tablespoons olive oil


• 1/2 cup lemon juice


• 3/4 teaspoon salt


• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper


• 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped


• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions


• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped


• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped


• 6 leaves lettuce


• 6 slices lemon

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature.


2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in cucumber, green onion, parsley, basil and couscous. Mix well and chill for at least 1 hour.


3. Line a plate with lettuce leaves. Spoon couscous mixture over leaves and garnish with lemon wedges.

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Couscous and Cucumber Salad