Vegetable Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
• 1 cup couscous uncooked
• 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled
• 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
• 0.5 cup green onions finely chopped
• 0.3 cup kalamata olives pitted chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 0.6 ounce dressing mix italian good (such as Seasons)
• 2 cups bell pepper red chopped
• 2 cups tomatoes chopped
• 0.3 cup water 
• 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
2. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous.
3. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
4. Combine couscous, bell pepper, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
5. Add the dressing mixture. Toss couscous mixture gently to coat.