| COUS COUS SALAD INGREDIENTS: 6 oz (170g) cous cous 1 large tomato (chopped finely) OR Equivalent amount of sundried tomato 1 avocado (finely chopped) 1 red chilli (seeded and finely chopped) Juice and zest of 1 lime 2 tbsp coriander ~ fresh, finely chopped) 2 tbsp (30 ml) virgin olive oil Salt and fresh ground black pepper Place the cous cous in a bowl, and pour over it 170ml (6oz) of boiling water. Cover and leave to stand for five minutes (or cook according to the instructions on the packet). When chopping the tomato please remember to keep the juice, as this will be added to the salad before serving. Break up the cous cous with a fork, and add the tomato and juice, lime juice and zest, avocado, chilli (optional ~ to taste), and coriander. Add the olive oil and season to taste with the salt and ground pepper. Leave to stand in a cool place (fridge) for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to be absorbed by the cous cous. Serve cold. |