Barley couscous with prawn tabbouleh

• Barley couscous↗125 g g
• Lemon↗цедра 1 шт.

  juice 0.5 pcs

• Extra virgin rapeseed oil↗1 ст. л. tbsp
• Dill½

  finely chopped

• Mint leaves↗гарна жменя

  chopped

• Cucumber↗½

  sliced

• Nectarines↗2

  sliced

• Prawns, peeled↗125 g g

  or a handful of cashews or pecan nuts for vegetarian version

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Transfer the barley couscous to a large bowl, pour boiling water over it until the grains are fully covered, and let it sit — according to the package instructions — for no more than 5 minutes. Then drain thoroughly, fluff with a fork and move to a clean bowl.

2. 2

   Add the lemon zest and juice, oil, finely chopped dill and mint leaves, mix, then fold in the sliced cucumber and nectarines. After that add the peeled prawns (or a handful of cashews or pecan nuts) and mix well again. Serve immediately on plates or divide into lunch containers.