Tomato Olive Couscous Salad

Prep Time:	15 min
Cooking Time:	10 min
Servings:	4 people

Contributed by: Spif, Master Chef, SPUD.ca Culinary Institute

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup olives, pitted and diced
1/2 cucumber, diced
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp chopped green onions
2 crushed garlic cloves
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Black Pepper

Directions:

1)Cook couscous, rinse in cold water and drain. Set aside.
2)Mix vegetables and herbs with spices, vinegar and olive oil until nicely coated. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add the couscous and mix again.