Couscous Salad

Couscous Salad

Ingredients:

Whole-wheat couscous – 50 gms
Zucchini (cut into 1/4-inch pieces)- 20 gms
Cucumber (cut into 1/4-inch pieces)- 20 gms
Red bell pepper (cut into 1/4-inch pieces)- 20 Gms
Red onion (Finely chopped)- 20 gms
Paneer- 80 gms
Ground cumin – 1 Pinch
Black pepper crushed – 1 pinch
Extra virgin olive oil- 10 ml
Lemon juice- 2- 3 drops

Procedure:

1. In a saucepan boil water and add little salt to it. Add couscous and cook until tender, (Approx. 8-10 minutes).
2. Drain the water and keep boiled couscous aside.
3. In a mixing bowl add in zucchini, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, cumin and black pepper. Set aside.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over the couscous mixture and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate. Serve chilled.