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SALAD: BEEF AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Salad: Beef and couscous salad
SERVES 4
PREPARATION 15 MINS
COOKING 10 MINS
500g (1lb) beef fillet or rump steaks
200g (6½oz) couscous
50g (1¾oz) sultanas
3tbsp olive oil
75g (2½oz) pine kernels
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 medium courgettes, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, diced
6 spring onions, white and green parts, sliced diagonally
1 long red chilli, finely chopped
1tsp ground cumin
2tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
1tbsp chopped fresh basil
1tbsp chopped fresh mint
Extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle
1. Cook the steaks in a hot frying or griddle pan for 2-3 minutes each side, or until cooked to your liking. Allow to cool.
2. Place the couscous and sultanas in a big heatproof bowl. Pour over 400ml (13fl oz) boiling water, cover with clingfilm and set aside for 7-10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a moderate heat, then add the pine kernels and cook, stirring, until golden. Add the garlic, courgette, pepper, spring onions, chilli and cumin. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender.
4. Stir the mixture into the couscous, then add the herbs, tossing well to fluff up the couscous.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool, then just before serving, fluff up the couscous and drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil. Slice the steak thinly and top the couscous with the slices. Serve at room temperature.

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For a vegetarian version, replace the steak with grilled mushrooms.
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