The perfect side for summer barbies, this Pink Lady apple and Moroccan giant couscous salad is a must-try.
Crunchy fresh Pink Lady apple combines beautifully with the smoky spicy aromas of Morocco for the perfect BBQ side! You can use regular couscous if you like, just make according to pack instructions.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients (serves 2)
3tbsp dry sherry
50g sultanas or raisins
200g giant couscous
1tsp smoked paprika
¼tsp ground cinnamon
½tsp ground cumin
1 Pink Lady® apple, cored and diced
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2tsp fresh root ginger, finely grated
½ red chili, de-seeded and finely chopped
25g pack fresh mint, leaves only finely chopped
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1tbsp pine nuts, toasted
Method
Put the sherry into a small saucepan and gently bring just below the boil. Add the sultanas and set aside to soak.
Meanwhile put the couscous into a saucepan of boiling water and gently simmer for 6-8 minutes until swollen and tender. Drain in a sieve and rinse in cold water. Drain again thoroughly, using the base of a bowl to squeeze out any excess liquid. Set aside.
Put the paprika, cinnamon and cumin in to a dry frying pan and gently heat until fragrant. Transfer to a large bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and stir in the couscous, sultanas and soaking sherry. Check seasoning and serve.
