Israeli Cous cous salad Thermomix

Israeli Cous cous salad Thermomix (serves 4)

This Israeli cous cous salad Thermomix is a fantastic salad to make the whole year round. This Salad can also be made in the traditional method. Although it will take longer and also you will have extra washing up to do.

Dressing

3 Garlic cloves

60 grs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to taste

50 grs red onion, cut into halves

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground ginger

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

1tsp grated lemon zest , no white pith

40 grs lemon juice, plus extra to taste

3 springs fresh mint, leaves only torn

3 springs fresh flat leaf parsley, leaves only torn

Cous Cous salad

800 grs water

200 grs Israeli Cous Cous, rinsed and drained (also known as pearl cous cous)

200 grs red lentils, rinsed and drained

200 grs broccoli florets cut into 2 cms

200 grs cauliflower florets cut into 2 cms

250 grs cherry tomatoes, halved

100 grs pitted Kalamata olives

30 grs pine nuts

40 grs pistachio nuts

40 grs slivered almonds

1-2 pinches sea salt, to taste

1-2 pinches ground black pepper, to taste

 Dressing

1,- Place the garlic into the bowl and chop 3sec/seep 7. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.

2,- add the oil and cook 1min30sec/100 c/speed 1

3,- Add the onion, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, zest and lemon juice and chop 3 sec/ speed 7. Scrape down the sides with the spatula.

4,- Add the remaining herbs and combine 10 sec/reverse/speed 2. Transfer into a bowl and set aside. No need to clean the bowl.

Cous cous salad

1,- Add the water into the bowl and then place the basket in the bowl, then weigh the cous cous and the lentils into it. Place the varoma dish into position and weigh broccoli and cauliflower into it. Secure the varoma lid and steam 9 min/varoma/ speed 2.

2,- set varoma aside and stir the cous cous and lentils, then stir the broccoli and cauliflower. Place the varoma back into position, the cook 2-4 minutes/varoma/ speed 2, or until the lentils are cooked to your liking. The broccoli and the cauliflower need to be removed when they are cooked to your liking. I like them quite hard so I do take them out after step 1.

3,- remove the simmering basket with the aid of the spatula and the varoma and rinse the cous cous and lentils under cold water. Set aside to drain.

4,- transfer the drained ingredients into a large bowl and place the bowl and the lid back. Weigh all the remaining sald ingredients, including the reserved dressing into the bowl. Add extra oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Transfer into a serving bowl and place in the fridge until ready to serve.