Classic Couscous Salad

Classic Couscous salad

Couscous is a popular dish to have whilst eating healthy. Despite some of the posts on the internet that tells you to stay clear of Couscous as it is equivalent to Pasta, the benefits of eating this meal is that it leaves you feeling fuller for longer. Make a salad with your Couscous and you get to include most of your daily nutrition. This meal is great to make if you are on the go,nevertheless save yourself the money from buying prepackaged meals and make your own! Another meal in under 20 minutes 

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

Couscous

·         Salt

·         Cucumber

·         Plum tomatoes

·         Low fat salad cheese

·         Avocado

·         Parsley

Cooking

1. Add a small amount of water in a pot with salt and allow this to boil.
2. Once boiled add your couscous to the pot, allow couscous to steam for about 5-7 minutes, stir with a fork once steamed.
3. Wash and slice your cucumber, plum tomatoes and add avocado or cheese.
4. Garnish with parsley to finish.

Tip

Use a low fat cheese or add some smoked salmon as an alternative.