Athenian Couscous Salad

Description
Atar allecha is a spiced green pea purée.

Ingredients

 * 1¾ cup (14½ oz can) vegetable broth
 * 1 cup couscous
 * 1 large ripe tomato, coarsely diced
 * 2 thin green onions, finely minced
 * ½ cucumber, peeled, coarsely diced
 * ½ cup finely minced parsley
 * 4 oz feta cheese, finely crumbled
 * 4 tbsp lemon juice
 * 2½ tbsp olive oil
 * 1½ tsp dried oregano, crushed
 * ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon salt
 * 10 grinds fresh black pepper
 * pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

 * 1) Put the broth and couscous into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
 * 2) Remove from the heat and set aside 5 minutes, until the broth is absorbed.
 * 3) Transfer the couscous to a bowl and cool.
 * 4) When cool, break apart the lumps with your fingers.
 * 5) Add the tomato, green onions, cucumber, parsley and feta to the couscous.
 * 6) Put the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper and cayenne into a small jar.
 * 7) Cover and shake well to blend.
 * 8) Pour over the salad, mixing well.
 * 9) Refrigerate; bring the salad to room temperature before serving.