Tangy Couscous Salad Recipes

GIANT COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CHARRED VEG & TANGY PESTO

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a bowl, toss the beetroot, onions and peppers together with the oil, then spread out on a large roasting tray lined with baking paper and roast for 35 mins. Scatter over the cherry tomatoes, then return to the oven for 10 mins more until the tomatoes have softened and the vegetables are tender.
• Meanwhile, cook the couscous following pack instructions, then rinse and drain. To make the pesto, put the coriander and half the parsley in a bowl with the garlic, chilli, cumin, vinegar, oil and 25g of the pine nuts. Add 2 tbsp water, then blitz with a hand blender until smooth or use a small food processor.
• Toss the roasted veg and chopped parsley through the couscous and pile on the pesto, then scatter with the remaining pine nuts. If you're following the Healthy Diet Plan, serve half of the salad immediately then chill the rest for another day.

TANGY COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the couscous or bulgur wheat in vegetable stock according to pack instructions. Trim the ends off the courgettes, then cut into slices.
• Heat a griddle pan or grill. Drizzle the courgette slices with oil, then season. Cook for 2 mins, then turn over and cook 1-2 mins more until softened and golden brown. Tip into a large bowl along with the cooked couscous or bulgur wheat, then mix through the remaining ingredients. Serve at room temperature.

SPICY MEXICAN COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the couscous per package directions.
• Add the cumin, black beans, and chopped vegetables and herbs.
• Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over couscous.
• Toss lightly until well distributed.

TANGY COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the couscous in vegetable broth according to pack instructions. Trim the ends off the zucchini, then cut into slices.
• Heat a griddle pan or broiler. Drizzle the zucchini slices with oil, then season. Cook for 2 mins, then turn over and cook 1-2 mins more until softened and golden brown. Tip into a large bowl along with the cooked couscous, then mix through the remaining ingredients. Serve at room temperature.

SPICY COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Tip the couscous and chickpeas into a bowl and pour over the stock. Cover and leave for 5-10 mins until the couscous has absorbed the stock. Allow to cool a little. Toss through the lemon zest and juice, pepper, almonds and mint. Spoon into a container, then top with the yogurt and a drizzle of harissa.