COOL COUSCOUS SALAD
Here's a refreshing lunch or dinner for hot summer days or any time you want to eat light. I combine hearty couscous and tangy feta cheese for Mediterranean flair, and then I top it off with my favorite balsamic vinaigrette for a punch of flavor. -Tiffany Blepp, Olathe, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a small bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, cucumber, tomato and couscous. Pour dressing over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Place lettuce leaves on 2 individual serving plates. Top with couscous mixture; sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY COUSCOUS SALAD
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
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
CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cauliflower: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet liberally with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, toss the cauliflower and olive oil together until coated. Put in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast until golden and tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- Salad: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth, curry powder and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and allow the couscous to absorb the liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large serving bowl. Stir in the cooked cauliflower, cranberries, cashews, cucumber, parsley, and lemon zest. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil and curry powder until smooth. Whisk in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Just before serving, add the dressing to the salad and toss well to coat.
SUMMER GARDEN COUSCOUS SALAD
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
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.
Nutrition Facts :
CRANBERRY-COUSCOUS SALAD
Add some Mediterranean flavor to your dinner with this couscous, nuts and cranberry salad made using Progresso® chicken broth - ready in 30 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth, cranberries, cinnamon and cumin to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover; let stand 15 minutes. Fluff with fork; let stand uncovered until cooled.
- In small bowl, beat oil and vinegar with whisk; pour over couscous. Add almonds, onions and mint; toss well. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 3, Fiber 3 1/2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 218 mg
ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD
A fresh and light salad of Israeli couscous, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, spinach, and herbs drizzled with a tangy citrus dressing. Serve by itself or alongside your favorite protein.
Provided by The Natalie Method
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Spinach Pasta Salad
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add dry couscous and saute until slightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until couscous is tender and all liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 45 minutes.
- While the couscous is cooling, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and Dijon mustard together for the dressing in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Transfer cooled couscous to a serving bowl. Add cucumbers, spinach, tomatoes, olives, scallions , parsley, mint, and basil. Pour dressing over top and mix to incorporate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 635.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
10-MINUTE COUSCOUS SALAD
This makes a great lunchbox filler for a day out and is equally good at home from the fridge
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Main course
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Tip the couscous into a large bowl and pour over the stock. Cover, then leave for 10 mins until fluffy and all the stock has been absorbed. Meanwhile, slice the onions and pepper, and dice the cucumber. Add these to the couscous, fork through the pesto, crumble in the feta, then sprinkle over pine nuts to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.88 milligram of sodium
MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD
Quick-cooking couscous lends to the 20-minute prep time of this Greek-style salad.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
- In large bowl, place tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onions and dill weed. Stir in couscous.
- In small bowl, beat lemon juice, oil and salt with wire whisk until well blended; pour over vegetable mixture and toss. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
COUSCOUS SALAD
This couscous salad incorporates carrots, onions, and peas for a vegetable-filled dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Yield Makes about 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add shelled peas, and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath to stop cooking. Drain, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper, carrot, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt and curry powder, and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add 2 1/2 cups water and dried cranberries. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and the cooked peas. Cover, and remove from heat; let sit for 5 minutes. Remove cover, and fluff with a fork. Serve immediately.
CREAMY COUSCOUS SALAD
This is a summer salad with a Mediterranean flare! I created it for RSC #7. You can add a chopped bell pepper and increase the amount of mint if you desire, or throw in some other fresh herbs of your choice. See the notes in parentheses to make this dairy-free.
Provided by Kree6528
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place couscous in a large bowl and pour boiling water over the top. Let it soak for 10 minutes for the grains to swell, then fluff it with a fork.
- Add the tomato, chickpeas, and feta to the couscous.
- In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, mint, and salt and pepper.
- Pour the yogurt mixture over the couscous and mix well to combine.
- Eat it as is or chill it in the refrigerator for a real Summer treat. It's even better when the flavors combine for at least an hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.4, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 376.3, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3, Protein 10.7
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