Couscous Feta Salad

Chef1MOM~Connie's Note:

The combination of feta cheese, black olives, and ripe tomatoes gives this recipe a delicious Mediterranean cuisine flavor. adopted from Caring 4 Cancer Recipes time does not include chilling time

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 1/2 cups couscous
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 green chili pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame
• 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup fresh mint or 1 cup basil leaves, chopped
• 1 bunch scallion, sliced (green onions)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• black olives, if desired (kalamata)
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Combine couscous, ½ tablespoon olive oil, minced chili, cumin, coriander, and garlic and edamame in a bowl.
2. Add two cups boiling water to mixture, cover, and let stand 5 minutes, until water is absorbed.
3. While couscous mixture is absorbing water, combine halved tomatoes, mint or basil leaves, scallions, and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
4. Combine cooled couscous mixture with tomato mixture, add remaining olive oil, and mix.
5. Add feta cheese and gently mix to combine.
6. Garnish with black olives, if desired.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Reviews

[JustJanS]

This was lovely and quick after a long day spent driving. It had all the ingredients we enjoy, but I'd suggest adding in stock powder with the water and I used about triple the lemon juice called for to give the salad some extra zing.

[Leggy Peggy]

Fantastic salad that feaures some of my very favourite flavours. I made half a batch, but used 1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice -- personal preference. Didn't have a green chilli, so subbed some red chilli flakes. Quick and easy-to-make, with a nice kick and pretty presentation. I'll make this again, perhaps as a great addition to a picnic or buffet table. Thanks for posting.

[Chef #738763]

My DW whipped this up for us for dinner one night along with some grilled chicken. It was so good that we each had 2 helpings! This is a great summertime salad that we will enjoy again!