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For the dressing

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal456
  • fat32g
  • saturates8g
  • carbs30g
  • sugars3g
  • fibre3g
  • protein13g
  • salt0.6g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Mix the couscous and stock in a bowl, pour over 300ml boiling water, then cover with a plate and leave for 5 mins.

  • step 2

    For the dressing, mix the pesto with the lemon juice and some seasoning, then gradually mix in the oil. Pour over the couscous and mix with a fork.

  • step 3

    Mix the tomatoes, avocado and mozzarella into the couscous, then lightly stir in the rocket or spinach to serve.

RECIPE TIPS
TIP

To check if an avocado is ripe, cup it in your hand and gently squeeze the fruit. If it is ready to eat, the flesh will give slightly to gentle pressure. Riper avocados also have darker skins.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2007

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A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.62 ratings

elbey04061837

loved this! i personally cant stand tomatoes so skipped them out and added some crispy tofu and its become my favourite lunch!

kate21003

Excellent salad recipe, very easy and tastes great.

Richard6905

I added a small bunch of basil and it was pukka.

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Baker-Elfriede

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Delicious and simple, great quick salad to make when having a barbecue.

KPcb125

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Very good lunch recipe with other salads and bread. Followed recipe (unusually for me) and thought it was very quick and tasty.

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