Herbed Israeli Couscous Salad with Tomato and Mozzarella

whole wheat couscous

and 1/4 cups water

salt

plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

heaping cup fresh mozzeralla balls, halved

heaping cup grape tomatoes, halved

loosely packed fresh Italian parsley, roughly chopped

loosely packed fresh basil, roughly chopped

balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper