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Cherry and jalapeño salad with Israeli couscous

Spicy za’atar dressing and zingy jalapenos give this fruity salad punchy flavour

July 24, 2024 15:31
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Photo: Issy Croker
1 min read

Cook: 10 minutes

Serves: 2

Cherries used in savoury dishes are a revelation. Their sweet yet sharp fruit tang is perfect in this summery salad.

Method:

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

200g (1 cup) Israeli couscous

1 jalapeño chile, sliced

1 tsp sumac

200g (7oz) cherries, pitted and halved

1 handful of hazelnuts, toasted

1 handful of dill leaves

1 handful of parsley leaves

1 handful of cilantro leaves

2 tbsp za’atar dressing
For the za’atar dressing:
4 tsp za’atar

Juice of 1 lemon

1 garlic clove, grated

5 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp salt

2 tsp sumac