MOROCCAN COUSCOUS SALAD
SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS + RESTING COOK 15 MINS
• 500g lamb leg steaks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tsp Moroccan seasoning
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 zucchini, julienned
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup wholemeal couscous
• 1/3 cup flaked almonds, toasted
• ¾ cup mint leaves
• ¾ cup coriander leaves
• 100g marinated feta, crumbled
• natural yoghurt, to serve LEMON DRESSING
• 1/3 cup currants
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 Preheat a chargrill or barbecue on high. Drizzle steaks with 2 tsp oil and sprinkle with 2 tsp seasoning. Chargrill 3-4 mins each side or until cooked to taste. Rest, covered loosely with foil, 5 mins, then slice.
2 Meanwhile, in same pan, heat remaining oil on medium. Saute carrot, zucchini and remaining seasoning, 1 min. Transfer to a large bowl.
3 In same pan, bring water to boil. Remove from heat. Add couscous. Set aside, covered, 5 mins. Fluff with a fork. Transfer to bowl with carrot mixture.
4 LEMON DRESSING In a small jug, whisk all ingredients together. Set aside 5 mins until currants are plump.
5 Add remaining ingredients to couscous with dressing. Toss gently until combined. Serve couscous topped with lamb drizzled with yoghurt.