2/3 c. water
1 c. couscous
about 3 Tbsp. olive oil
about 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 scallions (including green parts), finely chopped
1/2 c. tightly packed Italian parsley, finely chopped
2 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
3 Tbsp. finely chopped mint
kosher salt
black pepper

Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour in the couscous. Cover the pan and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover the pan and stir the couscous right away with a fork. (If the grains do not separate, fluff them gently with your fingers.) Transfer the couscous to a bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients. Season the salad to taste with more lemon juice, salt and pepper.