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Fresh, light, and delicious couscous
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By Claire Beaumont, the Technique desk · Italy · 3 min ·

Fresh, light, and delicious couscous

When you want a fresh yet complete dish, couscous is a practical and versatile base: prepare it ahead of time, season it as you like, and enjoy it cold.

Cold dishes for summer

When you're craving something fresh and tasty, couscous is a simple and versatile option. Light and wholesome, it's always a delicious idea for hot days.

You can prepare it ahead of time, let it marinate in the refrigerator, and serve it for lunch, dinner, or on the go: each seasoning makes it unique and allows you to bring to the table a cold, tasty, and very simple dish to make.

Summer couscous with anchovies and primosale cheese

Summer couscous with anchovies and primosale cheese is a fresh and nutritious dish, perfect for making ahead and enjoying on the go. Eggplant, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and carrots make it colorful and appetizing, ideal for healthy and delicious lunches and dinners.

Smart tip: you can enrich it with your favorite seasonal vegetables!

Couscous with tuna and courgettes

Tuna and zucchini couscous is a variation on the traditional North African dish, perfect for summer menus. Whether for an office lunch or dinner with friends, it's a convenient and tasty option because it can be prepared ahead of time and enjoyed at room temperature. It's flavored with saffron, which also adds a beautiful vibrant color and whets the appetite with its inimitable aroma.

Smart tip: you can replace the basil with mint.

Couscous with watermelon, feta and cherry tomatoes

Couscous with watermelon, feta, and cherry tomatoes combines couscous, watermelon, cherry tomatoes, and feta in a fresh and delicious summer recipe. The contrast between fruit and vegetables makes it creative and delicious, perfect for a unique lunch or dinner.

Smart tip: you can replace the feta with Quartirolo or Primo Sale cheese.

Couscous-stuffed tomatoes with mackerel and olives

Couscous-stuffed tomatoes with mackerel and olives are a fresh and colorful appetizer, perfect for summer menus. The filling combines couscous, black olives, and basil in a light and fragrant blend with a Mediterranean flavor. Also ideal for buffets and appetizers, their simplicity and freshness will win everyone over.

Smart tip: you can replace the mackerel with tuna.

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