Super Simple Israeli Couscous Salad
Preparation time: 30mins // Serves 4-6
Moroccan Spiced Stock
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- ½ lemon, sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
Israeli Couscous Salad
- 2½ cups Israeli (Pearl) Couscous
- 3 cups Moroccan spiced stock
- ½ lemon, zest
- 1tbs olive oil
- 250g (9 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 orange or yellow capsicum (pepper), diced
- 2 celery sticks, diced
- 1 fresh chilli, diced
- 2 cups baby salad leaves (like baby spinach, rocket or cos)
Herb Dressing
- 2 tbs fresh herbs (like parsley, mint or coriander), finely chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ lemon, juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ground sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
To make the stock gently simmer all ingredients in a large pot for 10 minutes or until liquid has reduced by about 1 cup and the slices of lemon have broken down. Remove lemon rinds and cinnamon stick.
To cook the couscous bring the stock to the boil in a good sized saucepan, add the couscous in a gradual stream and stir and simmer gently over a low-medium heat for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit for a further 10 minutes with the lid on.
Transfer the cooked couscous to a large salad or mixing bowl, stir through the lemon zest and the tablespoon of olive oil and allow to cool completely.
To make the herb dressing add all ingredients in a screw top jar and shake until combined.
To make the salad combine the fresh ingredients with the couscous and dressing, toss until well combined. Check seasoning.
Serve with lemon wedges, a good dollop of hummus and falafel (recipe found here) if you like for a super tasty, light and healthy lunch or dinner. Or serve as a great hearty side salad when entertaining!
