Festive Moroccan Couscous Salad with Roast Turkey

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Bring vibrant flavor to your Christmas table with this Moroccan couscous salad with turkey and caramelized carrots. Made with our Moroccan couscous, this dish is a celebration of festive flavors, with the crunch of pistachios, the sweetness of apricots, and the richness of almonds.

Golden caramelized carrots add depth and warmth, elevating the salad into a showstopper that’s as easy to prepare as it is impressive to serve.

Perfect for Christmas Day, use turkey legs for a fresh take, or repurpose any leftover turkey on Boxing Day for a dish that showcases the best of the season’s flavors. With our couscous at the heart of this vibrant salad, it’s a deliciously simple way to enjoy the magic of the holidays.

SERVES: 6 PREP TIME: 5 min COOKING TIME: 30 min

Ingredients:

  • 1 packet of our Moroccan Couscous with Apricot and Pistachio
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 kg carrots
  • 500g leftover turkey (or turkey legs for a fresh take)
  • 120g rocket leaves
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

  1. Preheat the Oven
    Preheat to 220°C (200°C fan).
  2. Prepare the Carrots
    Cut carrots into 5cm lengths, halving thicker ones. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes or until golden and caramelized.
  3. Prepare the Couscous
    Mix the contents of the couscous packet with an equal amount of boiling water and 2 tbsp olive oil or butter in a bowl. Swirl to combine, then cover for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving. (Adding extra oil or butter is optional.)
  4. Prepare the Dressing
    In a bowl, mix ½ cup Greek yogurt, juice of 1 lemon, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
  5. Prepare the Turkey
    Slice leftover turkey or roast turkey legs.
  6. Assemble the Salad
    Place the couscous on a platter, drizzle with the yogurt dressing, top with turkey and carrots, and serve alongside rocket leaves

Top with fresh mint and enjoy!

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