Raspberry and Feta Salad with Couscous

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Ingredients:

• Couscous – 350 gms
• Chicken Stock or Vegetable Stock – 600 ml, boiling
• Fresh Raspberries – 350 gms
• Fresh Basil – small bunch
• Feta Cheese – 225 gms, cubed
• Courgettes – 2, thinly sliced
• Spring Onions – 4, trimmed or diagonally sliced
• Pine Kernels – 55 gms, toasted
• Rind of 1 Lemon – grated

For the Dressing:

• White Wine Vinegar – 1 tblsp
• Balsamic Vinegar – 1 tblsp
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 4 tblsp
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• Salt and Pepper

Method:

1. Put the couscous in a large, heatproof bowl and pour over the stock.
2. Stir well.
3. Cover and leave to soak until all the stock has been absorbed.
4. Pick over the raspberries, discarding any that are overripe.
5. Shred the basil leaves.
6. Transfer the couscous to a large serving bowl and stir well to break up any lumps.
7. Add the cheese, courgettes, spring onions, raspberries and pine kernels.
8. Stir in the basil and lemon rind and gently toss all the ingredients together.
9. Put all the dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar with salt and pepper.
10. Screw on the lid and shake until well blended.
11. Pour over the salad and serve.