Tomato olive and lemon couscous

Ideal either with steak or as a veggie main meal

Preparation time: 10 minutes + soaking
Cooking time: None
Serves: 4

Ingredients

150g/5oz couscous
zest and juice 1 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
225g/8oz cherry tomatoes, halved
75g/3oz pitted black olives
1 (120g) bag herb salad leaves

Method

Boil a kettle of water. Place the couscous, lemon zest and juice, olive oil and plenty of seasoning in a large bowl, then add 300ml/1/2pt boiling water from the kettle. Stir well then leave to soak for 10 mins or until the water has been absorbed by the couscous.

Stir in the onion, parsley, tomatoes and olives and season to taste. Place the salad leaves on a large platter or shallow bowl then spoon the couscous mixture on top. Serve.