Tunisian Pasta Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Peel and chop apples and vegetables very fine.
• Mix dressing and pour over salad.
• Let stand at least 2 hours before serving.

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water with 1 tbsp salt until al dente. Drain and run cold water over it. Drain.
• Dressing: Mix oil. lemon juice, cumin, peppers, garlic and salt to taste.
• Add cucumber, olives, scallions, tomatoes and parsley to pasta. Pour dressing over it and toss well.
• Serve at room temperature.

Steps:

• In a large frying pan with a lid, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic, couscous, cumin, cayenne, and ½ teaspoon of the salt to the pan.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the couscous starts to brown, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in tomato juice and water. Bring to a simmer.
• Cover, remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the couscous to a platter or large glass bowl to cool.
• Meanwhile, heat the broiler. Coat the sausages with ½ tablespoon of the oil.
• Broil the sausages, turning occasionally, until completely cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat. When the sausages are cool enough to handle, cut them into thin slices.
• Toss the cooled couscous with the lemon juice and the remaining oil, salt and tomato. Top with the sausages and cilantro.