This salad is perfect for a light summer lunch

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 400 g couscous

  • 300 g strawberries

  • 200 g peas (fresh or frozen)

  • 1/2 cucumber (peeled and cut into small pieces)

  • 1 tablespoons honey or agave sirup

  • 50 ml white vinegar

  • 100 ml olive oil

  • salt and pepper

  • small bunch of basil

  • 4 stalks mint

Method

  1. Place the couscous into a bowl and pour hot 200 ml water over it.

  2. Allow couscous to absorb hot water until tender.

  3. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool.

  4. Cook the peas approx. 3-5 minutes until tender and leave to cool down.

  5. Cut strawberries in slices and in small pieces.

  6. To make the dressing: mix olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey or agave sirup, salt and pepper to a smooth liquid and place to the side.

  7. Arrange the salad: mix couscous, strawberries, finely chopped herbs, cucumber, peas and dressing to a wonderful fresh salad.