7 Layer Couscous Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the butter with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir to incorporate the melted butter, then stir in the couscous, cover with a tight-fitting lid and remove from the heat. Let stand until the couscous absorbs the water completely and is tender, 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork, transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
• Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a medium bowl until emulsified. Transfer the vinaigrette to an airtight container and set aside.
• Combine the cucumbers with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the same medium bowl and toss together.
• Use a rubber spatula or small offset spatula to spread the hummus on the bottom of a 4-quart round trifle dish. Arrange the cucumbers on top in an even flat layer.
• Transfer the couscous to the same medium bowl and stir in the onions, parsley and 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Scatter the mixture over the cucumbers and gently press to flatten into an even layer.
• Wipe out the medium bowl and add the tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine. Arrange the tomatoes on top of the couscous, then top with the olives.
• Toss the lettuce with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the same medium bowl. Arrange the lettuce on top of the olives, then top with the feta. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette on top and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Place greens in large glass bowl; top with layers of celery, peppers, onions and peas.
• Spread mayo over peas, completely covering top of salad and sealing to edge of bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
• Refrigerate 2 to 12 hours to blend flavors. Toss before serving, if desired.

Steps:

• Layer lettuce, cucumber, peas, Cheddar cheese, and egg, respectively, in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
• Whisk creamy salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; spread over the egg layer. Crumble bacon over dressing layer.