Couscous with Ham and Pineapple
Here is a delicious way to use up leftover ham. With the pineapple it has a 'Hawaiian' taste! A great side dish, especially at a barbecue.
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 1 cup (250ml) water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup couscous
- 125g cooked ham, cut into 1cm pieces
- 250g tinned pineapple chunks, juice reserved
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Dijon mustard to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preparation:20min ›
Cook:5min ›
Ready in:25min
- In a large saucepan bring water, butter and garlic powder to a boil. Turn off heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- In a large bowl mix together couscous, ham, pineapple, onion and drained peas.
- In a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and vegetable oil. Pour dressing over the salad and stir to coat. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Most family members enjoyed this. I think it has a great flavor, however I did double the dressing portion. The 2 year old even ate it! - 23 Sep 2007 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)
Very delicious recipe - but I agree that the onion is too overpowering. I bought the smallest red onion I could find, and used half, and that was still too much. I suggest maybe 1/4 small red onion. Otherwise, very easy and quick to make! - 20 May 2005 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)
Great total meal with meat vegetable fruit and grain all in one Very nutritious Greatt for hot summer days! - 22 Jun 2000 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)