Greek Couscous

Photo: flickr user Brett L.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Water

1 cup Couscous

1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano

1 1/2 cups Plum Tomatoes, Diced

1 cup Cucumber Peeled And Diced

cup Crumbled Feta Cheese

1/4 cup Ripe Olives Halved

3 tablespoons Diced Red Onion

15 1/2 ounces Chickpeas, Canned Drained

1/4 cup Water

3 tablespoons Lemon Juice

1 1/2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Coarsely Ground Pepper

Preparation

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous and oregano. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Combine couscous, tomatoes, and next 5 ingredients (tomatoes through chickpeas) in a bowl; set aside.

Combine 1/4 cup water and remaining ingredients; stir well with a whisk.

Pour dressing over couscous mixture, tossing gently to coat.