Egg Salad with Spicy Couscous

Serves 4

Jazz up a salad with spicy couscous and you have a nourishing and complete summer’s meal! The abundant use of herbs and spices provide us with plenty of health benefits as well.

1 head crispy lettuce leaves – shredded

1 medium cucumber – cubed

4 tomatoes – chopped

2 sticks celery – chopped

8 hard boiled eggs – cut in half

2 cups ready cooked couscous

½ cup raisins

3 large garlic cloves – chopped

1 heaped tablespoon dried oregano

1 heaped teaspoon turmeric

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Olive oil

1)      Shred the lettuce leaves and arrange on individual serving plates; add the cucumber, tomatoes and celery; arrange the halved boiled eggs around the edge of the plate.

2)      Heat the oil in a small sauce pan over medium to high heat; sauté the garlic for ½ minute until browned; add the oregano, turmeric and cayenne; add the couscous and raisins; stir until the grains are coated with the spicy oil; spoon the couscous into the centre of each plate.

3)      Drizzle over extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar and serve.

Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Eggs.

Eggs are rich in riboflavin, B12, and choline. Choline assists the developing brains in utero, as well as protecting us from age-related memory loss.

Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper.

Cayenne pepper stabilizes high blood pressure. It cleans the arteries, helping to rid the body of bad cholesterol. It heals stomach ulcers and benefits overall heart health.

Health Benefits of Oregano.

Oregano aids digestion and slows down the aging process. It is anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant, in fact ounce for ounce it is the most antioxidant dense of all foods.

Health Benefits of Tumeric.

Turmeric is a member of the ginger family and is the most important source of the phytochemical curcumin which is thought to have anti cancer and anti inflammatory properties. Turmeric improves circulation and prevents blood clots. It is regarded as a tonic for the liver as well as being a digestive stimulant.