Tricolore Couscous Salad

Name: Tricolore Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: moroccan
Ingredients: 200g couscous; 2 tsp vegetable stock (or use a cube); 250g pack cherry tomato halved; 2 avocados peeled, stoned and chopped; 150g pack mozzarella drained and chopped; handful rocket or young spinach leaves; 1 rounded tbsp pesto; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 3 tbsp olive oil

4.65 (64)

⏱ 15 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 moroccan ✅ Easy 🏷 Main course

This colourful salad combines fluffy couscous with creamy avocado, fresh mozzarella and sweet cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty pesto and lemon dressing. It is a versatile Moroccan-style dish that can be served as a main course, a side for barbecues, or a light supper. The recipe is designed to be prepared quickly, requiring only 15 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for a speedy yet impressive meal.

Ingredients

200g couscous
2 tsp vegetable stock (or use a cube)
250g pack cherry tomato halved
2 avocados peeled, stoned and chopped
150g pack mozzarella drained and chopped
handful rocket or young spinach leaves
1 rounded tbsp pesto
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil

Method

Combine the couscous and stock in a bowl, add 300ml of boiling water, cover with a plate and allow it to stand for 5 mins.
To make the dressing, whisk the pesto with lemon juice and seasoning, then slowly whisk in the oil until combined. Pour this over the couscous and fluff it with a fork.
Gently fold the tomatoes, avocado and mozzarella into the couscous, then carefully mix through the rocket or spinach leaves just before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories456 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturates8 g

Carbs30 g

Sugars3 g

Fibre3 g

Protein13 g

Sodium240 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryMain course

Cuisinemoroccan

DietVegetarian