MINTED COUSCOUS SALAD

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup couscous
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup slivered fresh mint
• 1/2 cup shredded feta cheese
• 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil over medium heat; stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
2. Transfer couscous to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
3. Stir in oil and vinegar; cool to room temperature.
4. Stir in red pepper, mint, feta cheese, olives and pepper. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.