TRICOLORE COUSCOUS SALAD

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A quick and easy salad that teams well with chicken, lamb and tofu. Of have it as a barbecue extra

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Buffet, Dinner, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

Mix the couscous and stock in a bowl, pour over 300ml boiling water, then cover with a plate and leave for 5 mins.
For the dressing, mix the pesto with the lemon juice and some seasoning, then gradually mix in the oil. Pour over the couscous and mix with a fork.
Mix the tomatoes, avocado and mozzarella into the couscous, then lightly stir in the rocket or spinach to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium