Couscous Feta Salad Recipe

Name: Couscous Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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 of 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

Servings: persons

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 of 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

1
Combine couscous, 1/2 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!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups couscous, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 green chili pepper, seeded and minced, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Couscous Feta Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Couscous Feta Salad

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