Minted Garden Couscous

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup uncooked couscous
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 medium cucumber, seeded, finely chopped (1 cup)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped radishes
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint or 1 tsp. dried mint leaves
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 tsp. oil
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions:

Cook couscous in water as directed on package, omitting margarine and salt. Toss with fork; place on cookie sheet in thin layer to cool quickly and prevent lumps.

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, onions, parsley and mint; toss gently to mix.

Add cooked couscous to vegetable mixture; toss gently. Drizzle with lime juice and oil; sprinkle with salt. Toss gently.

Source: Healthy eating (Pillsbury)

By Raymonde G. from North bay, Ontario, Canada

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