Ingredients:
- ½ cup couscous
- ½ cup water + 2 tbsp (divided)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 handful baby spinach or torn kale leaves (around 2 oz)
- 1 pear (sliced)
- 3 oz goat cheese (diced or crumbled)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp olive oil
- Flaky or sea salt
Directions:
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Optional step: If you have the time and inclination, lightly roast the couscous in a dry pan for a couple of minutes until it turns a light brown and releases its aroma. Then move onto step 2. Feel free to completely skip this step to save time!
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In a medium sized salad bowl add the couscous. Add ½ cup of boiling water and ¼ tsp salt, mix and cover with a lid for 8-10 minutes.½ cup couscous,½ cup water + 2 tbsp,Flaky or sea salt
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Add baby spinach or torn kale leaves, sliced pear and goat cheese to the salad bowl. Drizzle over the mixture of maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, 2 tbsp water and a generous sprinkle of flaky or sea salt. Mix thoroughly and serve.2 handful baby spinach or torn kale leaves,1 pear,3 oz goat cheese,1 tbsp maple syrup,1 tbsp balsamic vinegar,Flaky or sea salt,½ tsp olive oil