Couscous Salad with Edamame & Feta in Honey-Mint Vinaigrette

From Splendid Fare Catering, Alexandria, VA

Ingredients 1 box of couscous rehydrated according to package directions

3 Roma tomatoes, diced small

4 green onions, chopped fine

4 oz crumbled feta cheese1 package edamame

Vinaigrette Ingredients ¾ cup white wine vinegar

½ cup lemon juice

Zest of ½ lemon

2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup chopped mint

1 cup honey1

½ cups olive oil

1½ cups soybean or canola

Instructions Mix rehydrated couscous, tomatoes, green onions, feta and edamame in bowl; set aside while making Vinaigrette. In food processor, blend white wine vinegar, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper, garlic and mint. Slowly add honey, blending until it dissolves. With blender still running, drizzle in oils and blend thoroughly. Pour over combined salad ingredients in bowl, mix gently to combine, and serve.

Notes Yield: Serves 10 to 12