Summer Couscous Salad
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Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Couscous is the great addition to any summer salad. This recipe is perfect for an al fresco lunch, or to take with you on a picnic.
Author:Wholefood Earth
Ingredients
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250g Couscous
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250ml Vegetable Stock
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3 Medium Tomatoes
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1 Red Pepper
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1/2 Cucumber
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2 tbsps. Olive Oil
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2 cloves Crushed Garlic
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2 tbsps. Fresh Mint Chopped
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1 Lemon (Zest and juice)
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1/2 tsp. Salt
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1/2 tsp. Pepper
Directions
Take your couscous and add to to a heatproof bowl, add the vegetable stock and mix together.
Cover with cling film or a lid and leave for 5-10 mins until the couscous is soft.
Meanwhile, take the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and zest, salt, pepper and mint. Tip them all into a bowl and combine to make the dressing.
Chop up all the tomatoes, red pepper and cucumber.
Once the couscous is soft, fluff it up lightly using a fork.
Pour over the dressing and add the chopped vegetables, making sure to mix it well. It's now ready to eat!
