Savour the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean with our refreshing couscous salad. This easy-to-make recipe is a light and nutritious dish that makes a perfect addition to any occasion.
Ingredient
190g (1 cup) couscous
2 Massel Vegetable Stock Cubes, crumbled
330ml (1 1/3 cups) boiling water
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
80g (½ cup) pitted green olives, halved
70g (⅓ cup) drained semi-dried tomatoes, sliced
200g Danish feta, crumbled
80g (½ cup) pine nuts, toasted
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp roughly chopped fresh oregano
2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh continental parsley
Direction
Place couscous and stock cubes in a large heatproof bowl. Pour over boiling water and stir until stock cubes dissolve. Stand for 5 minutes.
Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until just golden. Remove from heat.
Fluff couscous with a fork. Add garlic mixture, olives, tomato, feta, pine nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice and herbs. Toss to combine. Serve.