Couscous Feta Salad - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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