Connie posted 04-19-98
COUSCOUS SALAD
2/3 cup couscous
2 cups boiling water
1 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced pitted Kalamata or other black, brine-cured olives
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Butter lettuce
Place couscous in large bowl. Pour boiling water over. Stir briefly.
Let stand until couscous is soft and water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Add cucumber, bell pepper, olives, red onion and parsley to couscous; toss gently.
Mix in oil, lemon juice, lime juice and feta cheese. Season to taste
with salt and pepper.
Serve salad atop bed of butter lettuce.