# What You'll Need:
→ Grain
01 - 1 cup pearl couscous (Israeli couscous)
02 - 2 cups vegetable broth
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
→ Additions
07 - 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
08 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in pearl couscous.
02 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender.
03 - Remove from heat and spread couscous on a baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.
04 - While couscous cools, combine diced red bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese in a large mixing bowl.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
06 - Add cooled couscous to the mixing bowl with vegetables. Pour dressing over and toss gently to combine.
07 - Fold in chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
