POMEGRANATE CUCUMBER & FETA SALAD

POMEGRANATE CUCUMBER & FETA SALAD

RECIPE TYPE

Under 30 min, Vegetarian, Salad

SERVES

8

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 10 min

Ingredients

2 cups Longo’s Essentials Low Sodium Vegetable Broth1/2 tsp salt1 1/3 cups Longo’s Golden Couscous2 cups diced cucumber1 cup pomegranate arils (see tip)1 cup diced Longo’s Feta (half a 200g pkg)1/2 cup diced red onionFresh Longo’s Organic Mint Sprigs (optional)Citrus Mint Vinaigrette:1/3 cup freshly squeezed clementine or orange juice3 tbsp Longo’s Curato RoséCondiment Vinegar or Longo’s Apple Cider Vinegar1 tbsp Longo’s Pure Honey1 tsp Longo’s Essentials Ground Mustard Powder1/2 tsp saltPepper to taste1/3 cup Longo’s Mediterranean Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 tbsp finely chopped fresh Longo’s Organic Mint (optional)

Directions

Citrus Mint Vinaigrette: Whisk clementine juice with vinegar, honey, mustard powder, salt and pepper; whisk in oil until emulsified. Whisk in mint and set aside. Bring broth and salt to a boil in medium saucepan. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork into large bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.

Add cucumber, pomegranate arils, feta and red onion to the bowl; toss to combine. Drizzle with dressing to taste and toss until coated. Garnish with mint, if using. (Make-ahead: Salad can be prepared and stored in refrigerator for up to 3 days.)

TIP: Choose pomegranates that are a deep purplish-red colour and feel heavy, as they will have more arils. Score around the centre of the pomegranate; use hands to break apart into 2 halves. Use knife to make cuts along the segment lines to open up each half, exposing arils. Hold fruit, cut-side down, over bowl and whack with a wooden spoon to release seeds. Pick out and discard any white flesh, as it is bitter. A pomegranate should Yield between 1 1/2 to 2 cups of arils. Store extra arils in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Per serving: 280 calories

Protein 6g

Fibre 3g

Fat 14g

Sugar 9g

Carbs 34g

Sodium 430mg

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