Couscous Salad

A great salad for a summery day, filling and delicious!!

5 oz. Couscous
3-4 Cups water, boiling
3/4 Cup Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
1 Red Bell Pepper, roasted, peeled and chopped
1/3 Cup Black olives, pitted and cut in halve
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
3 Tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Salt, to taste
Pepper, freshly ground to taste
5-6 Lettuce Leaves

Add the couscous to the boiling water. Cover and let stand off heat for 2 minutes. Drain the excess water off and place in a dish. Add chickpeas, bell pepper, olives, onions and mint. Toss the ingredients with the olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve on lettuce leaves with freshly toasted pita or tortilla. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 4 servings.