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MEAL TYPE

Mediterranean couscous salad

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
  1. Place couscous and stock cubes in a large heatproof bowl. Pour over boiling water and stir until stock cubes dissolve. Stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until just golden. Remove from heat.
  3. Fluff couscous with a fork. Add garlic mixture, olives, tomato, feta, pine nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice and herbs. Toss to combine. Serve.