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Cucumber Salad with Couscous

1 11-ounce pkg.  Whole Wheat Couscous
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c lemon juice
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/2 c finely chopped green onions
1/2 c fresh chopped parsley
6 lettuce leaves
6 slices lemon

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in Couscous; cover. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in cucumber, green onion, parsley, basil and Couscous. Mix well and chill for at least 1 hour.

Line a plate with lettuce leaves. Spoon Couscous mixture over leaves and garnish with lemon wedges.

Makes 8 servings. Each serving: 187 calories; 4 g dietary fiber; 35 g carbohydrates; 6g protein; 4 g fat (.51g saturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 223 mg sodium.