PEARL COUSCOUS SALAD

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Provided by Kathy W

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 c pearl couscous, cooked according to package directions, cooled
1 can(s) chick peas, rinsed and drained
1 pt grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 english cucumber, or a piece about 5-6 inches in length, cut in thin rounds, then quartered
1/4 - 1/2 c sliced green olives
3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
DRESSING
3 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice - about 1/2 of a lemon
2-3 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. While couscous is cooking, make the dressing, slice the cucumber, basil, parsley and quarter the tomatoes. Drain the chick peas,
2. For the dressing, mix together in a jar with a tight fitting lid the olive oil, vinegar, lemon, paprika sugar and salt and pepper. Place lid on jar and shake to mix.
3. In a large bowl place chick peas, cooked and cooled couscous, quartered tomatoes, cucumber slices, sliced olives, chopped basil and parsley. Gently mix together.
4. Pour about 1/3 - 1/2 of the dressing over the couscous mixture and stir.
5. Serve room temperature or cooled