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
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 15 mins
No cookVegetarian
- Mix the couscous and stock in a bowl, pour over 300ml boiling water, then cover with a plate and leave for 5 mins.
- 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.
- Mix the tomatoes, avocado and mozzarella into the couscous, then lightly stir in the rocket or spinach to serve.
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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Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 15 mins
No cookVegetarian
Light supper or lunch
Ingredients
- 200g couscous
- 2 tsp vegetable stock (or use a cube)
- 250g pack cherry tomatoes , halved
- 2 avocados , peeled, stoned and chopped
- 150g pack mozzarella , drained and chopped
- handful rocket or young spinach leaves
FOR THE DRESSING
- 1 rounded tbsp pesto
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
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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