Easy Couscous Salad

Name: Easy Couscous Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup (170 g) uncooked couscous, ((I used tricolor couscous) (see notes)); 1 large English cucumber, (washed and cut into small cubes); 12-15 cherry tomatoes, (washed and cut half); 2/3 cup parsley leaves, (finely chopped); 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, (finely chopped); 2 scallions, (thinly sliced); 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, (minced ); 1/3 cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)