Preparation time: 10 minutes plus soaking time
Cooking time: none

225g/ 8oz couscous
zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
1 x 85g bag watercress, roughly chopped
½ red onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
150g/ 5oz cucumber, peeled, deseeded and chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Boil a kettle of water. Place the couscous, lemon zest and juice, olive oil and plenty of seasoning in a large bowl, then add 300ml/ ½ pt boiling water. Stir well, then leave to soak for 10 mins or until the water has been absorbed by the couscous.

Stir in the remaining ingredients, season to taste and serve.