Seared Salmon & Pearl Couscous Salad
with Roast Veggies, Lime Yoghurt & Mint
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Fish
- Milk
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Crustaceans
- Mollusc
Pearl couscous is a treat to eat. The small, slightly chewy balls have a toasty flavour that works beautifully with the naturally sweet roasted veggies and creamy lime yoghurt. Topped with succulent salmon, this is a gem of a dish! The recent wet weather conditions across the East Coast have impacted our regular supply of fresh ingredients and as such what you receive may be slightly different to what’s pictured. Don’t worry, your recipe will be just as delicious!
Ingredients
1
potato
1
capsicum
1
brown onion
1 sachet
smoked paprika
1 packet
pearl couscous
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)
1 sachet
vegetable stock powder
½
lime
1 packet
salmon
(Contains: Fish; May be present: Crustaceans, Mollusc.)
1 bag
mint
1 packet
Greek-style yoghurt
(Contains: Milk;)
Not included in your delivery
1
olive oil
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Boil the kettle. Cut the potato and carrot into bite-sized chunks. Cut the brown onion into thick wedges. Place the prepped veggies on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with the smoked paprika and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.
TIP: If your oven tray is crowded, divide between the veggies two trays.
In a large saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Toast the pearl couscous, stirring occasionally, until golden, 1-2 minutes. Half-fill the saucepan with boiling water, then add a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain, rinse and transfer to a large bowl. Add the vegetable stock powder and a drizzle of olive oil, stirring to combine. Cover to keep warm.
While the couscous is cooking, zest the lime to get a pinch, then slice into wedges. In a small bowl, combine the Greek-style yoghurt and a generous squeeze of lime juice. Season to taste and set aside.
In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Pat the salmon dry with paper towel, then season both sides. Cook the salmon, skin-side down first, until just cooked through, 2-4 minutes each side.
TIP: Patting the salmon skin dry helps it crisp up in the pan!
While the salmon is cooking, pick and roughly chop the mint leaves. To the bowl with the couscous, add the roasted veggies, lime zest, a drizzle of olive oil and the mint (reserve a little for garnish!). Gently stir to combine. Season to taste.
Divide the pearl couscous salad between plates. Top with the seared salmon. Garnish with the reserved mint. Serve with a dollop of lime yoghurt and any remaining lime wedges.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved the combination of pearl couscous, roasted veggies, and salmon, with the lime yoghurt adding a zesty freshness.
- Ease of prep: Customers found this dish quick and simple to prepare, with clear instructions for cooking the salmon and pearl couscous.
- Suggestions: Some recommended adding extra herbs or garlic to boost flavour, and adjusting vegetable roasting times for optimal texture.
- Leftovers: The pearl couscous salad was praised as delicious cold for lunch the next day.
- Portions: Several noted generous servings of couscous, though some felt the salmon pieces were on the smaller side.
