Summer couscous salad
Description
Capture the flavours of summer in this simple, hearty couscous salad. With fried halloumi, vine tomatoes and courgettes, it's perfect for an al fresco lunch
Ingredient
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
Direction
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add in 1 cup of couscous and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and cover the saucepan with a lid. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomato, cucumber, red onion, chopped parsley, and mint.
3. Once the couscous is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool for a few minutes.
4. Add the cooled couscous to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and herbs. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the mixture and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to taste. Mix everything together until well combined.
5. Serve the summer couscous salad immediately or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors marinate.
6. Enjoy as a light and refreshing side dish or add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal. You can also top it with some crumbled feta cheese for an extra burst of flavor.
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