Instructions: Place the couscous in a large, heat-safe bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Stir in the olive oil and lemon juice. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Fluff mixture with a fork. Add the tomato, onion, herbs, salt and pepper.

Toss lightly. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. (Salad can be prepared the night before and refrigerated.) Fluff with a fork. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Variations: For a more substantial salad, add diced cooked chicken, turkey or pork, or leftover cooked vegetables.

For a sweeter flavor, omit the tomato and add 1/4 cup raisins or other dried fruit.

For more texture, add 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds.

[] Note: The definition of Tabbouleh is "a Lebanese salad made with bulgur wheat and finely chopped" veggies. []

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