Beet, spinach & goat’s cheese couscous

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Perfect for packed lunches, this colourful, filling salad transports really well

Prep:10 mins

Makes 2 lunches

zest and juice 1 large orange140g couscous25g walnut piece85g firm goat’s cheese, crumbled6 dried apricots, roughly chopped4 small cooked beetroot, quartered2 handfuls spinach leaves

STEP 1Put the orange zest, juice and 100ml water in a small pan and bring to the boil. Place the couscous in a medium bowl and pour the hot liquid over. Mix well, then cover and leave to absorb for 5 mins. Fluff up the grains with a fork, then add the walnuts, cheese, apricots, beetroot and seasoning. Mix the oil and lemon juice (or use your favourite bought vinaigrette), then toss well. Pack in two sealed containers, with the spinach sat on top (it won’t go soggy when layered up this way). When ready to eat, toss the spinach through.

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