For a quick side dish or light main try this Moroccan inspired salad made with couscous, ham, fetta and mint.
Serves44
Prep time15 mins15 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup (200g) couscous
½ cup (80g) sultanas
¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice
¼ cup (50g) pepitas, toasted
1 tbs sesame seeds, toasted
½ cup (40g) flaked almonds, toasted
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
½ cup mint leaves
1 red birdseye chilli, thinly sliced
100g thinly sliced ham, coarsely torn
100g Greek-style fetta, crumbled
Lemon zest, to serve
Lemon wedges, to serve
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Method
Step 1
Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl. Add 1 cup (250ml) boiling water. Cover and set aside for 5 mins. Use a fork to separate the grains. Add the sultanas and lemon juice. Cover and set aside for 1 min to soak.
Step 2
Add the pepitas, sesame seeds, almonds, parsley, mint, chilli, ham and fetta. Gently toss to combine. Divide among serving dishes. Sprinkle with lemon zest. Serve with lemon wedges.
