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Couscous salad with avocado and prawns
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Whip up a delicious Middle Eastern dinner in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients:
  • 190g (1 cup) couscous
  • 125ml (1/2 cup) salt reduced chicken style liquid stock
  • 125ml (1/2 cup) water
  • 9.20 gm olive oil
  • 2 small Lebanese cucumbers, ends trimmed, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled, finely chopped
  • 1 red capsicum, halved, deseeded, finely chopped
  • 1 small avocado, halved, stone removed, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 400g peeled cooked prawns, deveined
  • 82.50 ml shredded fresh mint
  • 20.00 ml finely grated lemon rind
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
  • In a heatproof bowl, put the couscous. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the stock and water and bring to a boil. Add the oil to the boiling mixture. Pour the stock over the couscous and stir well. Cover and let it sit for 3 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • In a small bowl, combine lemon rind, lemon juice, and oil. Season with salt and pepper to make the dressing.
  • Combine the cucumber, carrot, capsicum, avocado, prawns, and mint with the couscous and toss together.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix well. Portion into individual bowls and enjoy.