Couscous Salad without pita lime

2 c. Water 1/3 c. Currants or possibly raisins 3/4 tsp Salt 4 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil , (preferably extra-virgin) 1 1/2 c. Couscous 2 lrg Garlic cloves,[...]

1 3/4 cups water salt , pepper 1 1/3 cups instant couscous 5 scallions 1 cup mint leaf 1 lb cucumber 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 4 ripe tomatoes ,[...]

1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic , minced 1 teaspoon celery seed salt and pepper 2 cups couscous 2 1/4 cups boiling water 1 lb[...]