One of those days when you're really unwell and can barely get out of bed. Where you called in sick at work and are still working from your laptop in your bed. One where you need a hot water kettle at the bed side table rather than all the way (10 steps away) in the kitchen. That's the day this salad came to my rescue.
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<br />With no energy and weakness in my bones, I reluctantly decided to make something to eat, something that would raise my spirits and not my waist line, increase my energy and not my nauseating sensation and, most importantly, something that would fill me up well enough to not enter the kitchen for a while longer.
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<br />This mighty power packed salad woke up my senses and kicked the fatigue out of my body. It made me wake up and actually feel 80% back to normal. My get well salad is a burst full of flavour, texture, and also has a beautiful aroma. Make this for guests at lunch or for a movie night in.
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<br />There are variations with this salad; instead of couscous, you could use quinoa, barley. or even buckwheat. The eggs don't need to be boiled; they could be poached. A bit of fresh fruit like pineapple or even figs would be great instead of the dates and apricots. Use a mix of nuts that you usually have at home. Or, better yet, if you're feeling indulgent, some homemade croutons and good old Parmesan shavings would blow this salad out of the park. This would feed 4 people comfortably.

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