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Summer Avocado Corn Couscous Salad
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Summer Avocado Corn Couscous Salad

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • pearl couscous (dry)Grains200 g
  • avocado (diced)Produce2 pieces
  • cherry tomatoes (halved)Produce250 g
  • corn (kernels cut off the cob)Produce2 pieces
  • mini bocconcini (drained)Dairy200 g
  • basil (torn)Produce15 g
  • olive oilPantry60 ml
  • white wine vinegarPantry30 ml
  • Dijon mustardPantry10 g
  • honeyPantry10 g
  • garlic (grated)Produce1 piece
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

456kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
11 g
Fat
26 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pearl couscous

    • Bring salted water to a boil in a saucepan and cook the pearl couscous until tender.
    • Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside to cool.
    Step 1
  2. Pan-grill the corn

    • Heat a frying pan over high heat.
    • Add the corn kernels and cook until charred in spots, stirring occasionally.
    Step 2
  3. Make the white wine vinaigrette

    • Whisk the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey and grated garlic in a bowl.
    • Season with salt and black pepper.
    Step 3
  4. Assemble the salad

    • Combine the cooled couscous, grilled corn, halved cherry tomatoes, mini bocconcini and torn basil in a large bowl.
    • Pour over the vinaigrette and toss gently.
    • Fold in the diced avocado.
    Step 4
  5. Chill and serve

    • Refrigerate the salad until cold, then serve.
    Step 5