Originally Posted by Alffe

I love couscous! Try this website for recipes..www.neareast.com

Here is a favorite of ours..

Israeli Couscous, Asparagus, Cucumber and Olive Salad

1 garlic clove
3 tbls. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 cups roasted Israeli Couscous (about 6 oz)

2 cups 1/2 inch pieces thin asparagus spears, blanched 2 mins.
2 cups 1/2 inch cubes seeded English hothouse cucumber

1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halves
2 large green onions, chopped

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves plus sprigs for garnish

1 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled feta cheese (about 7 oz.)

Press garlic clove into small bowl. Add lemon juice and mustard, whisk in oil.
Season dressing with salt and pepper.

Bring broth to boil in heavy med. saucepan. Mix in couscous. Cover, reduce heat to med-low and simmer until couscous is tender and all broth is absorbed, about 10 mins. Transfer couscous to large bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 45 mins.

Mix asparaus, cucumber, olives, green onions, and 1/4 cup mint leaves into couscous. Add dressing, toss. Gently mix in cheese.

Can be made 2 hrs. ahead. Let stand at room temperature.