Tracies Couscous Salad Recipes

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH TURMERIC, CHICKPEA AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Combine the turmeric, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt with 2 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand for at least 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar with the remaining 1/4 cup oil and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper in a very large bowl. Add the tomatoes and chickpeas and stir to coat.
• When the couscous is ready, scrape with a fork to fluff into bits. Pour into the tomato mixture, along with the onion, arugula and half the cheese. Fold gently until well mixed, then season to taste with salt and pepper, and dress with additional oil and vinegar, if desired.
• Divide among dishes and top with the remaining feta and the celery or chile, if using.

EASY COUSCOUS SALAD

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.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD

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.

TRICOLORE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the couscous and stock in a bowl, pour over 300ml boiling water, then cover with a plate and leave for 5 mins.
• For the dressing, mix the pesto with the lemon juice and some seasoning, then gradually mix in the oil. Pour over the couscous and mix with a fork.
• Mix the tomatoes, avocado and mozzarella into the couscous, then lightly stir in the rocket or spinach to serve.

TRACIE'S COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, add all ingredients. Toss and add oil or lime juice to taste.

CUCUMBER COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water to boiling. Stir in couscous blend (from kit). Reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain; rinse with cold water, and drain well.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat oil, water and vinaigrette mix (from kit), using whisk.
• Add cucumber, roasted pepper, tomatoes, feta and olives; stir to combine.
• Stir in couscous blend. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to three days.

FIG AND COUSCOUS SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the shallot and cold water. Set aside while you prepare the dressing .
• Place the garlic cloves on a cutting board and smash with the side of a knife. Sprinkle with the salt. With the blade edge of the knife facing away from you and nearly parallel to the cutting board, begin pressing against the garlic to create a paste with the salt.
• Add the garlic paste, capers, oregano, and white wine vinegar to a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Starting with a few drops and steadily increasing the stream, slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking continuously, until the dressing is thickened and emulsified.
• Drain the shallots, then mix into the dressing.
• Make the salad: Add the couscous to a large bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss to coat. Gently fold in the figs, apricots, olives, and parsley. Dress with 1-2 more tablespoons of dressing and toss to coat.
• Just before serving, fold in the almonds. Serve with the remaining dressing alongside.
• Enjoy!