Leek, Feta and Pomegranate Couscous

Leek pomegranate cous cous saladFor a healthy balanced lunch full of healthy vegetables and fruit, with the right amount of proteins and carbohydrates, try this deliciously light cous cous salad.  With tasty leeks, sweet pomegranate and feta cheese, this flavoursome mix is a great way to getting in your 5-a-day.

Serves 2

What you’ll need:

  • 125g couscous
  • 1 leek, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Seeds from a pomegranate
  • 50g dried apricot pieces
  • ¼ cucumber, diced
  • 150g feta, diced
  • 25g black pitted olives, halved
  • Half a red pepper, sliced into strips
  • 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1tbsp. raisins
  • Handful of parsley, chopped

What to do:

  1. Steam the leek for about 2 minutes until tender.
  2. Put the couscous into a bowl and cover with 150ml boiling water. Cover with cling film and leave to stand for 5 minutes.
  3. When ready, fluff with a fork and stir in the lemon juice, oil and black pepper.
  4. When cool, add all the remaining ingredients and stir through and sprinkle with the parsley.
Recipe from Britishleeks.co.uk

 

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