| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 25 minutes |
| Servings |
servings (as a main dish)
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Ingredients
For the Cousous
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 cups pearl couscous
- 1 ¾ cups water
Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup vinegar I used a white balsamic and it was delish but regular balsamic or white wine vinegar will also work nicely
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or lime if you prefer
- 1-2 tsp chilli oil optional
Optional Salad Ingredients
- 1 small bunch chopped mint Mix and match these optional extras to your heart's content
- 1 large bunch chopped cilantro
- 1 small bunch chopped chives
- 1 small orange peeled and chopped
- 2 finely chopped shallots
Ingredients
For the Cousous
Dressing
Optional Salad Ingredients
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Instructions
For the Couscous
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and add the couscous. Toast until golden (about 5 minutes).
- Add water and bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until the water is absorbed and the couscous is al dente.
- Drain any remaining water and leave couscous to cool in a large bowl.
Dressing
- Wisk together all ingredients or shake them in a tightly lidded jar to combine.
Salad
- When the couscous has cooled add your choice of optional ingredients and pour over the dressing. Mix carefully to combine.
Recipe Notes
The first time I made this I also added some crumbled feta which was very nice. Some other things you could add or substitute: toasted pine nuts, chickpeas, dried fruit, blue cheese.