This Tricolore Couscous Salad is a wonderful, fresh and vibrant bowl of Italian salad ingredients including cherry tomatoes, avocados and chopped mozzarella, tossed with rocket or baby spinach and fluffy couscous; and coated in a pesto, lemon juice and olive oil dressing for flavor and excitement. A quick lunchtime salad that can be prepared in just 15 minutes.
To make Tricolore Couscous Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large bowl, stir the couscous with vegetable stock and 300ml boiling water, to mix. Cover and set aside for 5 mins, to cook.
In a small mixing bowl, stir the pesto and lemon juice together with some salt and pepper to taste. Slowly add the oil until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the couscous and toss to mix through.
Add the tomatoes, avocado and mozzarella to the salad and mix well before gently stirring in the rocket or spinach.
Serve immediately.
This Tricolore Couscous Salad is a fresh meal on its own or works wonderfully as a side dish too. Whatever your choice, you’ll love it! Share your favorite lunchtime recipes with us and tag #cookmerecipes online and in your posts!
Delicious! I made this salad for a picnic with my kids last weekend. It was so easy to whip up, and the fresh flavors were a big hit. We even added grilled chicken for protein. Will definetly make again!
I tried this Tricolore Couscous Salad for a family picnic, and it was a hit! So easy to whip up and packed with flavor. The kids loved the colors and flavors. I’ll definetly make this again!
Absolutely chuffed with this recipe! Whipped it up for a sunny picnic with the fam, and it vanished in no time! The pesto and lemon combo is a game changer. A right treat for any lunch. Cheers for sharing this gem!
Simple and delish, made it twice.
Simple, fresh, delicious. Made it for my cozy lunch while reminiscing fond memories of Italy.
Yum!
Hice esta ensalada de cuscús tricolor para un almuerzo rápido y me encantó. Los ingredientes son frescos y el sabor es increíble. Me recuerda a cuando hacía picnics con mis amigos. ¡En solo 15 minutos tuve un platillo delicioso!
I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit. The flavors are fresh and vibrant. So easy to prepare, I will make it again for sure
Love this salad!
Me encantó! Hice esta ensalada para un almuerzo sorpresa. Mis niños comieron sin protestar. Rápido y delicioso, una bomba de sabor.
OMG, this Tricolore Couscous Salad was simply great! Whipped it up for a picnic with the fam, and it was a hit! Super easy to make, and the flavors were just on point. The kids loved it, too!
So quick and delish, perfect for lunch
Epic!
Fresh and easy
Simply fresh, delicious!
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