Cold Couscous Recipes

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EASY COUSCOUS SALAD



Easy Couscous Salad image

This past summer was very hot and this salad fitted perfectly. Not too heavy, yet filling and above all, easy to make.

Provided by Chef Dudo

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
3/4 cup couscous
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon, zest of
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper (to season)

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a boil in a heavy saucepan.
  • Stir in couscous.
  • Cover pan, remove from heat and set aside 15 minutes Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard and lemon zest in a small bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Transfer couscous to a large bowl.
  • Fluff with a fork.
  • Add tomatoes, red bell pepper, celery, cucumber, scallions and parsley to bowl with cooked couscous.
  • Mix gently.
  • Pour dressing over mixture and mix again.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Can be served luke-warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.1, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 253.5, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.9, Protein 7

SUMMER GARDEN COUSCOUS SALAD



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This couscous salad makes the most of summer's bounty. I used to prepare it with a mayonnaise dressing, but lightened it with lemon vinaigrette. It's even better now! -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place corn in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 6-9 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, cheese, onion and parsley. Drain corn and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut the kernels from the cobs. Add to cucumber mixture. Stir in couscous., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled.

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