Sunnys Simple Summertime Couscous Salad Recipes

COUSCOUS SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine couscous, cherries, cumin, coriander, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour warm broth over everything and let stand until the couscous is cooked, about 5 minutes. Let it cool.
• Toss everything together and season to taste!

SUMMER GARDEN COUSCOUS SALAD

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.

SUMMER COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Place the chicken broth in a small saucepan over medium heat and heat until just about to boil.
• Place the couscous in a bowl; stir the warm chicken broth and 2 tablespoons olive oil into the couscous. Add the tomatoes, red onion, green onions, cucumber, parsley, and lemon juice. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir to mix the vegetables evenly through the dish. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

SUMMER COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Tip couscous into bowl, pour over boiling stock and stir. Cover and leave for 4-5 minutes.
• Mix dressing ingredients together.
• Fluff up the couscous with a fork, stir in the chickpeas and half of the dressing. Pile on a large serving dish.
• Heat oil in a griddle pan or a large frying pan. Fry the courgette slices over high heat for 2-3 mins until dark golden. Drain on kitchen paper and season with salt and pepper. Put the tomatoes, cut sized down, into the pan and cook for 2 minutes until tinged brown underneath. Remove from the pan and season with salt and pepper. Top the couscous with courgettes, then the tomatoes.
• If the pan is dry, pour in a little more oil, heat it up and add the halloumi. Fry for 2-3 mins, turning until crisp and sizzled brown. Pile on top of the tomatoes and pour over the remaining dressing. Garnish with mint leaves.

SUMMER COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Tip the couscous into a bowl, pour the boiling stock over and mix well with a fork. Cover with a plate and leave for 4 minutes. Meanwhile, tip all the dressing ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Fluff up the couscous with a fork, stir in the chickpeas and follow with half the dressing. Mix well and pile on to a large serving dish.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan and fry the courgette slices over a high heat for 2-3 minutes until dark golden brown. Lift out on to kitchen paper. Now put the tomatoes cut-side down into the pan, and cook for another couple of minutes until tinged brown on the underside. Top the couscous with the courgettes and then the tomatoes.
• If the pan is dry, pour in a little more oil and heat it up, then add the halloumi strips and fry for 2-3 minutes, turning them over from time to time, until crisp and sizzled brown. Pile on top of the tomatoes, and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Serve as soon as possible.

COUSCOUS SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the currants, orange juice, lemon juice, 1/3 cup canola oil, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well.
• Set aside.
• Bring the water and 1 Tbsp.
• canola oil to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Stir in the couscous, then remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for about 6 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
• Transfer the couscous to a large bowl, fluff with a fork, and let cool.
• Steam the carrot and bell pepper until they are a bright color, but still crunchy, about 3 minutes.
• Rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and add to the couscous.
• Add the onion and parsley and stir.
• Shake the dressing again, pour it over the couscous mixture, and stir until well blended.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Serve cold.