Kittencal's Greek Couscous

This goes back years and has remained a family favorite --- you may adjust the amounts to suit your taste and the recipe may be doubled :)

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth (I use a garlic flavored broth for this) or 1 1⁄2 cups water (I use a garlic flavored broth for this)
• 1  cup  uncooked couscous
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 2  plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 -2  cup  diced peeled cucumber
• 1⁄2 cup  crumbled feta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  small ripe olives, halved
• 1  small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, well drained (garbonzo beans)
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 -3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
•  salt (to taste)

Directions

1. Bring the 1-1/2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in the couscous and oregano, remove from heat; cover, and let stand 5 minutes.
2. Fluff with a fork.
3. Combine the couscous with tomatoes and the next 5 ingredients (tomatoes through chickpeas) in a bowl; set aside.
4. Combine 1/4 cup water with the remaining ingredients; stir well with a whisk.
5. Pour over the couscous mixture, tossing gently to coat.
6. Season with black pepper and salt.