Beryl Tate the Kitchen Doctor E-mail: beryl@tatewise.co.uk
COUSCOUS SALAD

INGREDIENTS to serve 2 people :-

100

g

4

oz

couscous

100

ml

4

fl oz

boiling water

2

large

tomatoes - seeded and chopped

2

spring onions - finely chopped

or

1

small

courgette - chopped

¼

cucumber - chopped

1

small

red or yellow pepper - seeded and chopped

1

tablespoon

olive oil

1

tablespoon

lemon juice

salt & pepper to taste

1

bunch

mint leaves

1

bunch

flat leaf parsley

1

bunch

basil

 

METHOD :-

Mix the couscous with the boiling water and leave for 10 - 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, seed and chop the tomatoes, and add any juice to the couscous mixture.

Chop the other vegetables.

Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings into a vinaigrette.

Add the vinaigrette and chopped vegetables to the couscous and stir to combine.

Add the herb leaves and season to taste.