Pearl Couscous Salad

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Ingredients

COUSCOUS:

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • ½ small onion , finely chopped
  • 250g pearl couscous 
  • 375 ml vegetable
  • 250 ml water

SALAD:

  • 2 cucumbers , diced (about 2 cups)
  • 250g / 8 oz cherry tomatoes , halved (about 2 cups)
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach , finely sliced
  • 3g coriander, finely chopped (or sub with parsley)
  • 3g dill , finely chopped

LEMON DRESSING (NOTE 3):

  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • 1 tsp sugar , optional
  • 3/4 tsp cooking / kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

COUSCOUS:

  • Sauté onion & garlic – Heat oil in a large saucepan or small pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, saute until the onion is translucent and starting to brown.
  • Couscous & broth – Add couscous and stir, cooking for 1 minute. Add broth and water, bring to a simmer. Then place the lid on and turn the heat down to medium low so it is simmering gently.
  • Cook for 10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is cooked through but still firm. Use a fork to separate the couscous, then transfer into a large bowl to cool. (It will form a sticky block but don’t worry, it will separate when tossed with Dressing).

SALAD:

  • Dressing – Place Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.
  • Toss! Add Salad ingredients into the bowl, pour over Dressing and toss. Serve at room temperature.