Couscous Salad
Couscous is a wonderful alternative to white rice which has a high glycemic index (GI). When food has a high GI, this means it can affect the body’s blood sugar level significantly. Made from tiny steamed balls of semolina flour, couscous contains more protein and higher amounts of vitamins and minerals, and is a good source of fiber. It’s one of the easiest, quickest, most versatile ingredients you can use for cooking. For this dish, all you need to do is add a few diced bell peppers, onions, parsley, and a few more ingredients, and you’ll end up with a dish that tastes as lovely as it looks. It’s super healthy, too.
INGREDIENTS
250 grams couscous, cooked according to package directions and cooled to room temperature
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup parsley sprigs, finely chopped 2 lemons, juiced
1/3 cup olive oil salt, to season
1/2 cup almonds (slivers), toasted
PREPARATION
Combine cooked couscous, green onions, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and fresh parsley in a large bowl. Whisk together the juice and zest from two lemons and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss dressing with couscous salad 30 minutes before serving. Top with toasted almond slivers.
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