Herbed Couscous Salad with a Hint of Anchovy

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups water
  
• 1 cup pearl couscous
  
• 4 anchovy filets, divided
  
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  
• 4 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
  
• 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  
• 10 grape tomatoes, halved
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  

Directions

1. In a small sauce pan, bring the water to a boil and add the pearl couscous. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place the cooked couscous in a mixing bowl to cool.
2. While the couscous is cooling make the vinaigrette: Mash 2 of the anchovy filets in a small bowl and stir in the lemon juice. Slowly whisk in the oil.
3. Stir the vinaigrette into the cooled couscous, followed by the onion, mint, parsley and basil. Finely mince the remaining two anchovy filets and stir them in with the grape tomatoes. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Once chilled season with a little salt and pepper if desired.