Couscous and cherry tomato salad
11 Apr 2016
by Dinna
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Background
This couscous and cherry tomato salad isΒ ready in just 10 minutes - ideal for parties, picnics or as a side dish for grilled/barbecued lamb or chicken. You can use other nuts too -Β such as pistachios, almonds or pine nuts (depending on your main dish) and raisins instead of cranberries.
Ingredients
- 100g couscous
- 100g cherry tomatoes
- 50g cashew nuts
- 1 handful of mint leaves, chopped
- ½ red onion
- 50g dried cranberries
Instructions
- Pour hot water over the couscous according to the packaging instructions.
- Meanwhile, slice the onion, cut in half the cherry tomatoes, then dry-fry the cashew nuts until golden.
- Loosen the couscous with a fork then toss with the other ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Salad - Side - Steam - Supper
- Cuisines: - North African
- Occasions: - Barbecue - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Whole grains
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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