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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 7 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Very colorful salad or side which can be made ahead and transported very easily. Looks great on any table, and taste wonderful too! Ingredients:
2 cups water |
1 cup uncooked couscous |
2 plum tomatoes (chopped) |
1/2 cup frozen peas (lightly steamed) |
2 carrots (shredded) |
1 clove garlic (minced) |
3 scallions (thin sliced) |
1 banana pepper (seeded and minced) |
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon tamari (can use soya sauce as sub) |
1/4 cup coarse chop pistachios (optional) |
Directions:
1. Rinse and drain couscous.
2. Boil water, add couscous, and return to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and stir.
4. Cover and let sit until liquid is absorbed.
5. Combine next 9 ingredients in a large bowl.
6. Add couscous and pistachios, toss to mix.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
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