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!
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