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spicy kale & lemon israeli couscous

Mmmm couscous… It’s such a great ingredient for all sorts of dishes, but for this post I’m going to share with you a fun little salad I’ve put together. I’ve made several types of couscous salads before, but this one is my favourites. Even with very little ingredients, this dish packs a punch of flavour!  It’s a perfect side dish or is great as a quick lunch.
As you’ve probably noticed, I’ve been eating more and more kale. Why wouldn’t I? It’s delicious and ridiculously healthy for you! And with the addition of loads of lemon & chili AND creamy goat cheese, I could eat this salad day in – day out.
The name, couscous, itself means well rolled, well formed, and rounded. And that’s just what these little pearly grains look like, well rounded little balls of pasta! Perfect shape and size to mix with any other ingredient.
And without any further adieu…the recipe!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup israeli or pearl couscous, cooked
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup kale chopped
  • 1 stalk spring onion chopped
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tbsp crushed red chilies
  • 2 tbsp creamy goat cheese
  • Sea salt to taste

Equipment

  • 1 pot
  • 1 large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Place dried couscous in a pot of water and boil, as you would regular pasta, and cook until al dente.
  2. Drain, toss 1 tbsp of olive oil, then spread on baking sheet and place in refrigerator to cool completely.
  3. Once chilled, place in large mixing bowl and drizzle remaining olive oil.
  4. Mix in spring onion, kale, lemon juice, lemon zest, crushed red chilies, goat cheese and sea salt to taste.
  5. Stir well and let chill for 20 minutes.
  6. Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

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