COUSCOUS SALAD

INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup couscous
2 tablespoons shallot, minced
1/3 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 kirby cucumber, diced

METHOD
In a small saucepan, bring water, salt, and pepper to a boil. Stir in couscous, minced shallot and golden raisins. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand until couscous has absorbed water and is tender, 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Add chickpeas, cucumber, and couscous mixture. Toss to combine.