Insalata Regina recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Insalata Regina Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

wild arugula | couscous | avocado | tomatoes | red onions | capers | raisins | lemon-olive oil dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing

Method

Preparation of Salad Base

  1. 1

    Cook Couscous

    In a medium pot, bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil. Stir in 1 cup of couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

  2. 2

    Prepare Vegetables

    While the couscous is resting, wash and dry the wild arugula. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.

  3. 3

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the wild arugula, cooked couscous, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, capers, and raisins. Toss gently to combine.

Preparation of Dressing

  1. 4

    Mix Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.

  2. 5

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Enjoy fresh!

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