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Pesto & Tomato Pearl Couscous Salad with Creamy Fetta & Almonds

Pesto & Tomato Pearl Couscous Salad with Creamy Fetta & Almonds

Quick Prep | Ready in 15 | Serves 2

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Got 15 quick minutes to give this lunch idea a go? We love the tender texture of pearl couscous combined with the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, basil pesto and creamy fetta cheese. It's the perfect salad to prep and take anywhere or make on the spot.

This recipe is under 650kcal per serving

Tags:Under 650kcal
Allergens:GlutenMilkTree Nuts

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Preparation Time15 minutes
Cooking difficultyEasy
Ingredients

Serving 2 people

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Serving 2 people

1 packet

pearl couscous

(ContainsGlutenMay be present Tree Nuts, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites)

1 sachet

garlic & herb seasoning

1 punnet

cherry tomatoes

1 punnet

basil

1

lemon

1 sachet

basil pesto

(ContainsMilk, Tree NutsMay be present Egg)

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

2 packet

roasted almonds

(ContainsTree NutsMay be present Tree Nuts, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Gluten)

1 packet

fetta cubes

(ContainsMilk)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1.25 cup

water

Nutritional Valuesper serving
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per serving
Energy (kJ)2106 kJ
Fat27.9 g
of which saturates5.6 g
Carbohydrate42.5 g
of which sugars5.6 g
Protein18.1 g
Sodium843 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Utensils
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Medium Pan
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1

In a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add the pearl couscous and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden, 1-2 minutes. Add the garlic & herb seasoning, the water and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the couscous is tender and the water has been absorbed, 10-12 minutes.

2

While the couscous is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes. Roughly chop the basil. Zest the lemon to get a pinch then slice into wedges.

3

When the couscous is done, add the basil pesto, tomatoes, baby spinach leaves, lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice to the saucepan. Toss to combine and season to taste. Divide the couscous salad between two containers and top with basil. Refrigerate.

4

At lunch, toss the pesto and tomato pearl couscous salad and season to taste. Top with the roasted almonds and crumbled fetta cubes. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges.