Triple Red Couscous Salad

1¼ C couscous
½ C boiling water
3 to 4 T olive oil
3 large tomatoes, finely chopped
½ red pepper, finely chopped
½ red onion, finely chopped
¼ C mint, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste

Place boiling water in a bowl and add couscous. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes. Then add olive oil, tomatoes, red pepper, onion and mint. Toss and add lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or make ahead and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Hint: This salad is tasty as a side dish or it can be made into a meal by placing it on a bed of greens and surrounding it with strips of turkey or chicken breast