Description

The saltiness of the feta and the freshness of the mint and vegetables complement each other in this dazzling Mediterranean couscous dish.

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• ½ English cucumber, diced
• 3 scallions, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely sliced
• lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ¼ cups water
• 1 cup couscous (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Instructions

1. Combine red bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, mint leaves, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil in a bowl. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
2. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous, butter, and salt. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork; place on a baking sheet to cool.
3. Combine couscous, bell pepper mixture, and feta cheese together in a bowl, stirring with a fork to prevent clumps.