Aubergine couscous salad

Aubergine couscous salad

A handful of mint leaves really brings this salad alive, veggies will love it, but if you do need some meat lamb cutlets are the perfect addition

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Method

  1. Heat grill to high. Put the aubergine on a baking sheet, brush with oil and season. Grill for about 15 mins, turning and brushing with more oil halfway, until browned and softened.
  2. Meanwhile, tip the couscous into a large bowl, pour over the stock, then cover and leave for 10 mins. Mix the tomatoes, mint, goat's cheese and remaining oil together. Fluff the couscous up with a fork, then stir in the aubergines, tomato mixture and lemon juice.
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Make it with chicken

Omit the cheese, tomatoes and aubergines. Cut 2 chicken breasts into thick strips, toss in the oil, then grill for 8-10 mins until cooked through. Allow to cool. Mix into the couscous with flesh from 2 oranges, a chopped 250g pack beetroot and the mint.

Per serving

523 kcalories, protein 18g, carbohydrate 45g, fat 31 g, saturated fat 11g, fibre 6g, sugar 9g, salt 1.08 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2008.

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  • 15 April 2008

    Angfen rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is such an easy and successful recipe. I added grilled courgettes to the recipe and it turned out even better, so one can experiment with different grilled vegetables.

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  • 26 April 2008

    Wynand commented on this recipe

    I'm always looking for things that I can do with couscous. This looks fantastic! How about using oregano in stead of mint?

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  • 05 May 2008

    Orla rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I used grilled courgette as well as i had one to use up and it was better than the aubergine actually which turned out a bit rubbery. Was very filling but I'm still not sure about eating it cold...needed to be heated up.

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  • 12 July 2008

    Tara rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Used fresh corn cut off the cob, finely diced red onion added to the couscous. Also used finely chopped rosemary (tiny amount). If your aubergine is rubbery, sprinkle it with some salt and let sit for about 20 mins, pat dry with paper towel before roasting. Just remember not to add any more salt to the dish. A new favorite in our house.

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  • 21 July 2008

    anniekelly rated this recipe

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  • 18 August 2008

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  • 11 September 2008

    Melanie rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This is definitely one of my favorites! I make it all the time. It is quick and easy and the flavor is just so tasty.

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  • 19 September 2008

    hellsk rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I made this to accompany a BBQ in the summer. It went down really well and the mint really lifts it - very yummy!

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  • 14 January 2009

    Vicky commented on this recipe

    verrry yummmyyyyy

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  • 14 January 2009

    Vicky rated this recipe

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  • 28 January 2009

    Littlemoose rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Beautiful flavours and so easy. Really impressive for a casual dinner with friends. I know I will be making this again and again!

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  • 28 March 2009

    RooBee rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious, different and do-able... really enjoyed it - thanks!

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  • 13 June 2009

    Natalie rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really quick and simple but so tasty.. I served it warm and it was really nice. Will definately be making this one again.

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  • 02 October 2009

    mai sama rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    v.easy 2 make. used chicken stock instead.made cous cous delicious .sprinkled salt on aubergines as advised.thru in sme grilled mushrooms. left out the mint.

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  • 01 April 2010

    weeble cooks rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I cooked the aubergine on a chargrill. It all looked & tasted really good.

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  • 02 May 2010

    Victoria rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Easy and tasty. I served this with lamb kebab and griddled asparagus. I didn't have any mint so used dried mixed herbs, it worked well.

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  • 03 December 2010

    GMAC rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    This just didn't work for us. The goats cheese melted and made the couscous soggy.

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  • 06 December 2010

    Samanzana rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Now one of my favourite dishes and perfect for when people are over for lunch - delicious! :)

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    09 June 2011

    Ron commented on this recipe

    Neither of us like goats cheese .... how about cheddar?

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  • 02 July 2011

    Katherine rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Fantastic- made for a bbq went down extremely well!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

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Per serving

523 kcalories, protein 18g, carbohydrate 45g, fat 31 g, saturated fat 11g, fibre 6g, sugar 9g, salt 1.08 g

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