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It's the beginning of salad season

Hubby and I enjoyed this salad last night served with marinated chicken breasts.  I made several changes because we live out in the country and I can't just drop everything and run to the store to pick up things we're out of. Also, because there are only two of us at home, I wanted a smaller amount.   Tunisian Couscous Salad     * MAKE-AHEAD     * VEGETARIAN    3 medium red bell peppers (I used one green pepper)    10 ounces instant couscous (about 1 1/2 cups) (I used 1 cup)    Salt    1/4 cup olive oil    1/4 cup fresh lemon juice    1 teaspoon ground cumin    Pinch of cayenne pepper    Freshly ground black pepper   1 pound ripe beefsteak tomatoes—peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 -inch dice   1 large seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (I used a zucchini)   1/2 cup Moroccan or other small, oil-cured black olives, pitted and...