22/04/2026
Warm Aubergine & Pearl Couscous Salad with Spiced Yoghurt
Ingredients:
- 1 large aubergine, diced
- 150g pearl couscous
- 150g mushrooms, sliced
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved or chopped
- 3–4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 50g black olives, sliced
- 40g toasted almonds, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
For the spiced yoghurt:
- 200g Greek yoghurt
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
- Salt & black pepper
Optional:
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, or basil), chopped
- Feta cheese, crumbled
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
2. Toss the aubergine and mushrooms with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast for 20–25 minutes until soft and golden.
4. Cook the pearl couscous in salted boiling water for 8–10 minutes. Drain well.
5. In a large bowl, combine couscous, roasted veg, tomatoes, radishes, olives, and toasted almonds.
6. Mix 1 tbsp olive oil with garlic (if using), salt, and pepper, then toss through the salad.
7. In a bowl, mix yoghurt with garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
8. Spread the spiced yoghurt onto a serving plate or bowl.
9. Spoon the warm salad over the yoghurt.
To serve:
Finish with herbs or an extra drizzle of olive oil if you like. Best served warm or at room temperature.