Tricolore couscous salad

Tricolore couscous salad

A quick and easy salad that teams well with chicken, lamb and tofu. Of have it as a barbecue extra

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

No cook
Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Mix the couscous and stock in a bowl, pour over 300ml boiling water, then cover with a plate and leave for 5 mins.
  2. For the dressing, mix the pesto with the lemon juice and some seasoning, then gradually mix in the oil. Pour over the couscous and mix with a fork.
  3. Mix the tomatoes, avocado and mozzarella into the couscous, then lightly stir in the rocket or spinach to serve.
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Tip

To check if an avocado is ripe, cup it in your hand and gently squeeze the fruit. If it is ready to eat, the flesh will give slightly to gentle pressure. Riper avocados also have darker skins.

Per serving

456 kcalories, protein 13.0g, carbohydrate 30.0g, fat 32.0 g, saturated fat 8.0g, fibre 3.0g, sugar 3.0g, salt 0.6 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2007.

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  • 14 August 2009

    pieman commented on this recipe

    This was delicious! I swapped the cheese for artichoke and didn't add oil to the dressing, just added more lemon juice, to cut the fat content down, I also added sundried tomatoes. Surprisingly filling, would definately make this again!

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  • 10 March 2010

    sarahjj rated this recipe

    5 stars

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  • 25 April 2010

    laureana rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    brilliant! will definatly make this agin! was delicious. used feta cheese though (i find mozerella very bland if not melted) and hate avocado, so used a roasted red pepper instead, and spinach a lovely meal for a lovely warm spring day! YUM!!

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  • 27 May 2010

    CocoVanilla rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I used the rocket for this one and it was very nice! Lovely to look at as well!

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  • 26 September 2010

    Christay0102 commented on this recipe

    This has been a hit at all the bbqs I have been to this summer!

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  • 14 March 2011

    Noodle Head rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I loved this! Served it with grilled salmon and it was fab. Will definitely make again and look forward to experimenting with different cheeses.

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  • 21 June 2011

    Aileen commented on this recipe

    Absolutely delicious!

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  • 01 October 2011

    bigfoot commented on this recipe

    the salad is fine except that the combination of avocado and couscous do not go together. and as Dav said "Not much beyond sum of its ingredients really" Keep on a good work

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  • 29 January 2012

    markymark rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I make this several times a week for lunch with one variation or the other. It works fantastically well with any salad veg. I particuarly enjoy red onion, peppers and cherry tomatoes to keep prices down (and when avocados are out of season). Would recommend thoroughly.

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  • 30 August 2012

    foxx75 rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    needed buffet ideas for a friends wedding and this seemed a good choice for the veggies! Colourful, easy as pie to make and relatively healthy (minus as much oil as possible). I wouldn't say it was bland as some previous people have said...just ...mild really.Easily altered with Feta instead of mozzarella and sundried toms to give it a bit of a flavour boost!

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  • 26 January 2013

    Katsuya rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Good, will make again and experiment with adding a few more ingredients to get a bit more flavour.

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  • 06 February 2013

    Natalia B rated this recipe

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  • 06 February 2013

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  • 07 February 2013

    Pauline rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Everyone asked for the recipe....yummy!

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  • 11 April 2013

    Wikkiwoodles rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    It's nice to have with other things but all by itself i found it a bit bland. Even when putting extra lemon, salt and pepper over it.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

No cook
Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Light supper or lunch

Ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING

  • 1 rounded tbsp pesto
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
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Per serving

456 kcalories, protein 13.0g, carbohydrate 30.0g, fat 32.0 g, saturated fat 8.0g, fibre 3.0g, sugar 3.0g, salt 0.6 g

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