Are you ready to power up your salad game with a dish that’s bursting with flavour and wholesome goodness? Look no further than our Israeli Couscous Pumpkin Brittle Salad! Packed with vibrant ingredients and drizzled with a tantalising dressing, this salad is a celebration of texture, colour, and taste. Whether you’re enjoying it as a light lunch or serving it as a side dish at your next gathering, this salad is sure to impress. So let’s dive into the recipe and discover how to create this culinary masterpiece!
Ingredients:
For the salad
- 1½ cups Israeli couscous
- 1-2 cups roasted sweet potatoes (we used purple for extra flair)
- 1 cup roasted baby tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked brown lentils
- 1 cup green olives
- Feta cheese, crumbled, to serve
Caramelised pumpkin seeds:
- 1 cup Tony Ferguson Pumpkin Seeds
- ⅓ cup Tony Ferguson Honey
For the dressing
- ¼ cup Tony Ferguson Lemon Juice Unsweetened
- ¼ cup grapeseed, olive, or avocado oil
- 1-2 tablespoons Tony Ferguson Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1-2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Begin by preparing the salad ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the Israeli couscous, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted baby tomatoes, cooked brown lentils, and green olives. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- For the caramelised pumpkin seeds, preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the Tony Ferguson Pumpkin Seeds evenly across it. Drizzle Tony Ferguson Honey over the seeds, ensuring they are well coated. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the seeds are golden brown and caramelised. Allow them to cool on the tray until hardened.
- While the pumpkin seeds are cooling, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the Tony Ferguson Lemon Juice, grapeseed, olive, or avocado oil, honey, Dijon mustard, balsamic glaze, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything in the dressing.
- To serve, sprinkle the caramelised pumpkin seeds over the salad, along with crumbled feta cheese for an extra burst of flavour and creaminess.
- Serve the salad immediately and enjoy the explosion of flavours and textures with every bite!
With its vibrant colours, diverse textures, and irresistible flavours, our Israeli Couscous Pumpkin Brittle Salad is sure to become a favourite in your recipe repertoire. Whether you’re a seasoned salad aficionado or a newcomer to the world of culinary delights, this salad offers a combination of wholesome ingredients and bold flavours that will leave you craving more. So why wait? Gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey that’s as delicious as it is nutritious!