Giant Cous Cous Salad

If you are looking for a fun and filling side salad for BBQs or family gatherings, this giant cous cous salad is just the thing. It takes less than 15 minutes to make and is easy to prep ahead too. Full of fresh flavours, it will be a firm favourite.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Servings

Calories 523 kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 cup dried giant cous cous (160g)
1 cup tinned sweetcorn (165g)
1½ cups tinned chickpeas (250g)
½ cucumber
Handful of fresh parsley
Handful of fresh mint
4 tbsp pistachios chopped
4 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Pomegranate seeds optional

Lime vinaigrette ingredients:

Juice and zest of 2 large limes
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp maple syrup
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Cook the cous cous (add to boiling water and simmer until soft - it only takes about 8-9 minutes).
Whilst the cous cous is cooking, make the vinaigrette by adding all the ingredients to a jar and shaking well. Chop the cucumber into small chunks and finely chop the herbs.
Once the cous cous is ready, drain and rinse under cold water and then add to a large serving bowl with all the other ingredients, pour over the dressing and mix and serve.

Notes

This can be made gluten free if you use quinoa or brown rice.
It will last for about 3-4 days in a sealed tub in the fridge.

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Nutrition

Calories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 65.4gProtein: 18gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3.4gFiber: 11.9g

Keyword giant cous cous, pearl cous cous

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