Tabbouleh (Lebanese couscous salad)

Ingredients

  • ½ cup couscous (you can also use quinoa or bulgur wheat)
  • 1 small cucumber, chopped
  • Handful chopped tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped parsley
  • ½ cup chopped mint, coriander, dill
  • 2 or 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
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Step by step

  1. Place the couscous in a glass bowl and pour ½ cup of boiling water over it. Cover the bowl with a lid or clingfilm and leave the couscous to steam.
  2. Chop and slice the herbs, cucumber, tomato and spring onions.
  3. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and garlic (if using).
  4. After about 15 minutes, when the couscous has cooled down, mix it with the tomato, cucumber, onions and herbs.
  5. Pour the salad dressing over and mix.
  6. Have a taste, and add more salt, pepper or lemon juice if your salad needs it.