Italian Couscous Salad
 
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A beautiful, fresh couscous salad that is made using the cold soak method. Beautiful as a main or as an accompaniment salad.
Recipe type: Vegan
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: serves 4
Ingredients
  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, or 200 g tinned tomatoes
  • 1 red chilli (or more if you like spice)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • juice from 2 lemons (or limes)
  • 150 g couscous
  • salt, for seasoning
  • pepper, for seasoning
  • 30g feta cheese (optional and definitely do not use if making this recipe vegan)
Instructions
  1. Add all of the ingredients, except the couscous and the feta (if using), to a blender/food processor and blend until a smooth puree is formed.
  2. Add 150ml cold water to the puree and stir.
  3. Put the couscous into a mixing bowl, add the puree and mix well.
  4. Cover with plastic film and leave for 60 minutes or until the couscous has soaked up all of the puree and is light and fluffy.
  5. Season well with salt and pepper,
  6. Crumble the feta over top (optional and not to be used for vegan).
  7. Serve chilled.
Recipe by Pineapple Pineapple at http://pineapplepineapple.co.nz/italian-couscous-salad/