🔥 Bonfire Spice Cous Cous Salad with Roasted Veg

This vibrant Bonfire Spice Cous Cous Salad is smoky, colourful and full of texture. Fluffy couscous, sweet roasted vegetables and the perfect hot-sweet-smoky kick of Bonfire Spice come together beautifully — comforting yet bright, and just as delicious cold the next day.

Ideal for packed lunches, BBQ spreads, picnics or easy weeknight dinners.

🥣 Ingredients

• 200g couscous
• 250ml hot vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
• 1.5 tbsp Bonfire Spice
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 1 small courgette, sliced
• Handful of cherry tomatoes
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh parsley or coriander, chopped

⏱ Timings

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20–25 minutes

🍳 Method

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan) / 220°C (conventional).
2. Tip the peppers, onion, courgette and cherry tomatoes onto a baking tray.
3. Drizzle with 1 tbsp oil, sprinkle over 1 tbsp Bonfire Spice and a pinch of salt, then toss well.
4. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and lightly charred around the edges.
5. Meanwhile, place the couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour over the hot vegetable stock. Cover and leave for 5–10 minutes.
6. Fluff with a fork, then stir in the remaining ½ tbsp Bonfire Spice, the remaining oil and the lemon juice.
7. Fold the warm roasted vegetables through the couscous.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then scatter with fresh herbs before serving.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Enjoy warm or at room temperature as a main meal.
• Pair with grilled chicken, halloumi or marinated tofu.
• Serve as a smoky side dish for BBQs and family gatherings.
• Perfect for packed lunches the following day.

✨ Tips & Variations

• Add protein: Stir in chickpeas, lentils or toasted nuts.
• Brighter flavour: Add extra lemon juice or a splash of red wine vinegar.
• Creamy finish: Crumble over feta or your favourite vegan cheese.
• Gluten-free alternative: Swap the couscous for quinoa or brown rice.

💛 Why You'll Love This Salad

Colourful, simple and packed with personality, the roasted vegetables and fluffy couscous soak up the signature sweet-smoky flavour of Bonfire Spice, creating a salad that's perfect for every season.

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