Salat Tangiers   Veg  CD  ACC  Moroccan 20mins plus chilling

 

Serves 4-6     Cold  Vegetarian   Vegan  Vegetables  Dried Fruit  Nuts  Herbs  Accompaniment   Morocco  North African  Nth Africa

 

Ingredients

450g/1lb Uncooked Couscous

1/2 teasp Salt 

Boiling Water 

100g/4oz Carrots, diced 

1 Capsicum (sweet Pepper), deseeded and diced 

100g/4oz Green Beans, cut into short lengths 

1 Red Onion, chopped 

50g/2oz Raisins 

25g/1oz Chopped Almonds

Dressing

110ml/4fl.oz. Olive Oil 

4 tbsp Lemon Juice 

�teasp Salt 

�teasp Cinnamon 

3 tbsp Orange Juice 

4 tbsp Fresh Parsley 

1 tbsp freshly chopped Mint

 

Instructions

 

1. Place the couscous and salt in large bowl add enough boiling water to cover it by 12mm/� inch,  cover tightly with clingfilm and allow to stand for 8-10 minutes

 

2. Meanwhile, place the carrots,  pepper and beans in a saucepan with enough water to just cover, bring to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes until just tender. 

 

3. Meanwhile, mix together the dressing in a small bowl.

 

4. Drain the cooked vegetables well then add to the cooked couscous mixing well with a fork. 

 

5. Add the onions, raisins and almonds then pour in the dressing, tossing well. Chill for at least one hour before serving.

 

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