Prep Time:15 mins
Understanding food allergies and intolerances
Couscous salad
Serves:1 Adult
Looking for a tasty and nutritious summer lunch? This couscous salad is your answer and only takes 15 minutes to prepare. Why not add some chili, paprika, turmeric or cumin for a spicy alternative.
About this recipe
The nutrient content of this recipe has been reviewed by Safefood nutritionists.
Ingredients
- 60g / 2oz. of couscous
- 2 tablespoons of chickpeas
- 4 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red pepper, finely sliced
- 4 slices of cucumber, finely chopped
- ½ garlic clove, crushed
- ¼ lemon, juice
Method
- Tip the couscous into a medium sized bowl and pour enough boiling water over to just cover all of the couscous grains.
- Cover and leave for 10 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed.
- Fluff up the couscous with a fork, before adding the remaining salad ingredients and mixing well.
What you will need
- Chopping board
- Chopping knife
- Cutlery
Serving suggestions
Serve with a roast vegetable salad.
"This a tasty twist on your standard salad and can be made the night before and kept in the fridge. Make sure to keep it in an airtight container."
