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Hearty Tabbouleh (with Giant Couscous)

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 150 g giant couscous (also known as Israeli or pearl couscous)
  • 5 spring onions
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 40 g fresh parsley
  • 40 g fresh coriander
  • 1 medium pomegranate
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • 1 tsp dried mint
  • 1 lemon
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Cook the Giant Couscous:Place a medium saucepan over high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and toast giant couscous for a few minutes. Pour water over to cover with 2 inches clear and bring to a boil. Cook couscous until soft circa 10 mins. Drain and leave to one side to cool down and until ready to use.
  2. Prepare the other Salad Ingredients:Finely dice cucumber and cherry tomatoes. Finely slice spring onions. Finely chop fresh coriander and parsley. Remove arils from pomegranate. Add all ingredients plus couscous to a serving bowl.
  3. Dress and Serve the Hearty Tabbouleh:Add dried mint, sumac, salt and pepper to the salad. Drizzle generously with olive oil and add juice from 1 lemon. Toss, taste and adjust seasoning or dressing to taste. Serve the salad.