Couscous with a Kick!

Recipe View 2 mins Bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 2 cups of couscous. (1 minute)

Recipe View 10 mins Cover the saucepan tightly and let it stand undisturbed until the couscous has fully absorbed the water, approximately 10 minutes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins While the couscous is soaking, prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, combine 0.5 cup of crumbled feta cheese, 1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper, 0.5 diced cucumber, 1 minced clove of garlic, 0.5 cup of chopped green onion, 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint, 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil, 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper, and the juice of 1 lemon. Stir well to combine. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Once the couscous is ready, fluff it gently with a fork to separate the grains. (1 minute)

Recipe View 2 mins Add the fluffed couscous to the bowl with the dressing ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add a pinch of salt or a drizzle of olive oil to enhance the flavors. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Serve immediately or chill for later. The flavors will meld and deepen as the salad sits. (5 minutes)