A very refreshing and summer salad to use up all those cukes! I usually make this recipe without measuring, that is how it was taught to me when I arrived in France over 30 years ago. My daughters have asked many times for the exact recipe, so I have at last taken the time to measure all the ingredients and add it to this family and friends blog😇 So get those knives out and start chopping!
Ingredients:
- 1 large or 2 small cucumbers (400g)
- 5 tomatoes (480g)
- 450g medium grain wheat semolina (couscous)
- 120ml lemon juice
- 40ml olive oil
- Nice bunch of fresh mint
- Salt to taste (optional, the lemon juice does the job!)
Method:
Finely chop the cucumber and tomatoes, if organic, no need to peel anything😅
Place in a large salad bowl, add the couscous, stir so that everything is well coated.
Add the olive oil & lemon juice and stir well. Use a fork to separate the grains.
Finely chop the mint, mix well making sure that the grains are separated and that there are no lumps. Refrigerate for at least an hour, loosening the grains about twice. The longer you wait, the better it tastes ;)
Serve as a starter or a main course. Great for picnics 😋
Enjoy!
