Couscous Salad

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 200g Couscous
  • 50g Sultanas
  • 350ml Boiling Water with 1 Vegetable Stock Cube
  • 2 Tomatoes (finely chopped)
  • 4 Spring Onions (peeled and finely chopped)
  • 1 Tablsp Fresh Mint (chopped)
  • 1 Tablsp Fresh Coriander (chopped)
  • 1 Tablsp Lemon Juice

Method

  1. Place Couscous and sultanas in a large bowl and pour over stock. Set aside for 5 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed – mix with a fork to separate the grains.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, spring onions, lemon juice and herbs.
  3. Serve chilled.
  • Couscous is a good alternative to rice and pasta
  • Serve hot with roasted vegetables for a tasty nutritious meal
  • Great for a packed lunch, add additional vegetables, cooked chicken, smoked mackerel etc.
  • Experiment with additional ingredients e.g., sliced mushrooms, chopped apricots, peaches, pine or cashew nuts etc.