Aubergine Couscous Salad
This recipe brings together the hearty flavors of grilled aubergine with fluffy couscous and a burst of freshness from cherry tomatoes and mint. Tossed with cubes of tangy goat's cheese and a touch of lemon juice, this dish is a delightful combination of textures and tastes that is sure to please your palate. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal, this salad is easy to prepare and brings a burst of Mediterranean flavors to your table.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 large aubergine , sliced into 1cm rounds
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 140g couscous
- 225ml hot vegetable stock
- 200g cherry tomatoes , halved
- handful mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 100g log firm goat's cheese , cubed
- juice 1⁄2 lemon
Instructions
- Heat grill to high. Put the aubergine on a baking sheet, brush with oil and season. Grill for about 15 mins, turning and brushing with more oil halfway, until browned and softened.
- Meanwhile, tip the couscous into a large bowl, pour over the stock, then cover and leave for 10 mins. Mix the tomatoes, mint, goat’s cheese and remaining oil together. Fluff the couscous up with a fork, then stir in the aubergines, tomato mixture and lemon juice.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 523 calories
- Fat Content: 31 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 11 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 45 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 9 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 6 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 18 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.08 milligram of sodium
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