Pearl Couscous Salad

Ingredients

1 cup dried @cortasfood pearl CousCous (moghrabieh)1⁄4 teaspoon cumin, paprika & turmeric1⁄2 red, green, and yellow capsicum, finely chopped1⁄2 red onion, finely choppedShredded iceberg lettuceShredded red cabbageChopped parsleyChopped fresh mintChopped spring onionToasted slivered almondsDried currantsPumpkin seedsSunflower seeds

Dressing

1 lemon juiced, olive oil, 2 small cloves crushed garlic, salt & pepper to taste

Steps

In a medium saucepan, heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the pearl couscous and toss it around to toast (the couscous pearls should turn a nice golden brown). Add the cumin, paprika and turmeric and stir.Boil 1 1⁄2 cups of water and add it to the toasted pearl couscous. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until the pearl couscous is tender. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.Toss the salad ingredients together with the couscous and dressing, season to taste and enjoy!