ZESTY GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD
This recipe is on the Near East plain couscous box. I'm certain that most of the couscous flavors would work just as well in this recipe. It's a bit different than the others posted, so I'm adding it to Recipezaar.
Provided by dogsandwoods
Time 4h30m
Yield 10 cups, 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare couscous according to package directions, omitting butter or olive oil, and adding black pepper to water.
- In large bowl, combine prepared couscous, lemon juice and olive oil.
- Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Add tomatoes, zucchini, basil and green onions.
- Chill at least four hours.
- Just before serving, stir in feta cheese. Or, you may top with feta cheese as a garnish.
- May be served over romaine lettuce or fresh spinach.
- May be used as a vegan recipe if served without the cheese.
- Cooking time is minimum chilling time.
SPICY MEXICAN COUSCOUS SALAD
A spicy leeeeetle salad to serve with a great Mexican meal. Posted for ZWT3. Adapted from a food blog.
Provided by Caroline Cooks
Categories Mexican
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the couscous per package directions.
- Add the cumin, black beans, and chopped vegetables and herbs.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over couscous.
- Toss lightly until well distributed.
SPICY COUSCOUS SALAD
This can be made as a main-dish salad (great for lunchboxes) or as a side dish for roast lamb
Provided by Emma Lewis
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Tip the couscous and chickpeas into a bowl and pour over the stock. Cover and leave for 5-10 mins until the couscous has absorbed the stock. Allow to cool a little. Toss through the lemon zest and juice, pepper, almonds and mint. Spoon into a container, then top with the yogurt and a drizzle of harissa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.14 milligram of sodium
ZESTY GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD
This recipe is a modification from the winner of a couscous contest put on by Near East. We left out the green onions. We also used grape tomatoes instead of regular to add flavor. Very good!
Provided by noway
Categories Greek
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Can be served hot or cold. If served hot, put zucchini in with couscous as it is being cooked (we prefer it hot). If served cold, chill for 4 hours before serving.
- Prepare couscous according to box directions using chicken broth or water, adding the black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Once couscous has reached proper consistency, add remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.6, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 220.2, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 7.3
GREEK SALAD WITH COUSCOUS AND SPICY FETA CHEESE
This is a healthy vegetarian Greek recipe, that can be easily turned into vegan too if you replace the feta cheese with tofu.
Provided by BroChef TV
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat a skillet over low heat. Add oregano and chili powder to the dry, hot skillet; cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and mix with olive oil. Pour over feta cheese and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Pour boiling water over the couscous and wrap it with plastic for 10 minutes.
- Stir cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, onion, black and green olives, 2 tablespoons oil, and garlic into the warm couscous.
- Mix oil, balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, and soy sauce for the salad dressing together. Pour over salad.
- Plate marinated feta and serve dressed salad over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 666.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
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.
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