Rainbow pepper and couscous salad for your Garden Day celebration feast
When planning a garden-inspired feast to serve on Garden Day, a salad that puts your herbs, fruits or veggies to work is a must.
Why not try this couscous-based salad with peppers, red onions and herbs? It’s quick and easy to make, but still deliciously flavourful and fresh.
This recipe was created by third generation farmer Mosa Seshoene, also known as the Farminist. Mosa is obsessed with everything agriculture and gardening and regularly shares tips and tricks on her popular Instagram page.
Photo: Supplied / @farm_minist_
Rainbow pepper and couscous salad
Ingredients
1 cup couscous
1 cup chopped red pepper
1 cup chopped yellow pepper
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped red onion
1 cup of herbs, we suggest parsley & thyme
For the salad dressing: 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup lemon juice
Directions
1. Pour the couscous into a bowl and pour hot water over, ensuring all the couscous is covered.
2. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and allow to sit for about 10 minutes.
3. Finely chop the herbs.
4. Once the couscous is light and fluffy, add the peppers, onions and herbs.
5. Mix all the ingredients together and then add the dressing.
Mosa and her family having a garden picnic. Photo: Supplied / @farm_minist_
Celebrate with us!
This year we celebrate Garden Day on Sunday, 15 October 2023. Get ready by visiting our blog page and social media pages for more foodie and decor inspiration. If you'd like to attend an event, enter a competition or bag a promo, visit our Events page to see what our Garden Day SA supporters are doing to celebrate.
Share your salad creations with us @gardendaysa and by tagging #GardenDaySA.