Ingredients:

• 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup dry couscous
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved and diced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• In a small saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, pepper, onion and parsley. Stir in couscous.
• In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice and seasoning. Pour over the couscous mixture and toss to coat.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.