Rinsing the cooked couscous stops the cooking and prevents it from sticking together as it cools.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
1 English hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, finely chopped
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Directions
Cook couscous according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
Whisk shallot, oil, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a large bowl. Add couscous, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and mint; season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired, and toss to combine.
DO AHEAD: Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh can be made 1 day ahead (omit herbs). Cover and chill. Fold in herbs just before serving.
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