Middle Eastern Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces couscous; 1 lb eggplant; 9 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 lemon; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; seasoning; 12 black olives, stoned and roughly chopped; 6 tablespoons coriander, chopped; 2 ounces pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

12 ounces couscous
1 lb eggplant
9 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 lemon
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
seasoning
12 black olives, stoned and roughly chopped
6 tablespoons coriander, chopped
2 ounces pine nuts, toasted

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["Soak the couscous in 9 fluid ounces cold water.", "Pre-heat the oven to 200u00b0C Cut the eggplant into 1/4"" slices, cut these in 2 lengthways then cut all across in 1/4"" slices (you should end up with short'chip'-shaped pieces).", "Toss in 3 tablespoons of the oil, 2 teaspoons of the cumin and a little seasoning then roast in the oven for 15- 20 mintes, until softened.", "Meanwhile, prepare the dressing: zest the lemon, adding the zest to the couscous then juice and add about 1 teaspoon of salt.", "Allow to dissolve, then add the garlic plus the remaining cumin and olive oil.", "Whisk thoroughly and add to the couscous- this will be partially absorbed.", "When the eggplant is cooked, allow to cool a little then stir into the couscous, along with the olives, coriander and pine nuts.", "Toss well and serve immediately."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces couscous, 1 lb eggplant, 9 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Couscous Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Middle Eastern Couscous Salad

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