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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



Easy Couscous Salad image

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

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)

COUSCOUS

Couscous is a delicious and easy to make side dish that pairs perfectly with any one of our tasty mains.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 5



Couscous image

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil. In a medium bowl, combine couscous, salt, pepper, and oil. Stir to combine. Stir one-third of the water into the couscous. Press couscous gently with the back of a fork. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 3 minutes. Keep water hot.
  • Repeat with remaining water in 2 additions. Break up clumps with a fork or with your fingers.

2 1/2 cups water
12 ounces couscous (about 2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

Looking for a different way to serve vegetables? These tiny pasta granules act like a magnet, pulling together the flavors of the chicken broth and vitamin-rich veggies. Carrots, celery, peppers and zucchini add fresh crunch and bright color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13



Vegetable Couscous image

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the carrots, celery, onion and peppers in oil for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the next five ingredients. , Stir in couscous. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

2 medium carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup julienned sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
1 cup uncooked couscous
1-1/2 cups chicken broth

SIMPLE COUSCOUS

I got this recipe from the Rachel Ray Show. I make it with Recipe #195552 - a great combination that my family loved - my almost 14 year old daughter actually ate everything on her plate!! ;) Love or hate RR, Don't knock it till you try it.

Provided by Mommy Diva

Categories     Potluck

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



Simple Couscous image

Steps:

  • Heat 1 1/2 cups of the chicken stock and 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add the couscous, cinnamon, peas and salt and pepper to taste. Stir quickly to mix and take pan off the heat.
  • Let couscous stand covered for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and stir in toasted almonds, parsley and mint.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.5, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 280.4, Carbohydrate 66.7, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 16.6

2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, defrosted
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped (about a handful)
4 sprigs of fresh mint, leaves removed and chopped
1 tablespoon butter
sea salt
ground black pepper

SUNNY'S SIMPLE SUMMERTIME COUSCOUS SALAD

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11



Sunny's Simple Summertime Couscous Salad image

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, orange juice, a pinch of salt, mustard, olive oil and a few grinds of black pepper. Whisk until combined, then slowly add the oil while whisking until it is all combined. Taste and season with more salt, if needed. Set aside.
  • Make the salad: To the bowl of dressing, add the cooked couscous, cucumbers and sweet peppers. Toss to coat and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, tossing a few times as it chills.
  • Finish and serve. Remove the salad from the refrigerator and toss again. Garnish with the orange sections, basil and mint.

1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons orange juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups dry pearl couscous, cooked according to the package directions
2 cups diced English cucumber
6 (total) red, yellow and orange mini sweet peppers, diced
1 navel orange, supremed/sectioned
8 to 10 fresh basil leaves, snipped or torn
8 to 10 fresh mint leaves, snipped or torn

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