Susans Couscous Salad Recipes

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SUNNY'S SIMPLE SUMMERTIME COUSCOUS SALAD



Sunny's Simple Summertime Couscous Salad image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

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.

COUSCOUS SALAD



Couscous Salad image

This is a simple couscous salad. It is very simple and easy to make. I particularly like the pine nuts in this! Prep and cooking time do not include any chilling time.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Onions

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
1 1/2 cups couscous, uncooked
1 1/2 cups celery, diced
1/3 cup green onion, sliced
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the raisins in a small bowl; pour boiling water over raisins, and let stand 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Comine the chicken broth and saffron in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover, and remove from heat immediately. Let stand for 4 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Combine the couscous, raisins, celery, green onions, toasted pine nuts, and parsley in a large bowl; toss gently, and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl; stir well. Gradually add olive oil, beating constantly with a wire whisk until blended. Pour dressing mixture over couscous mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.6, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 410.5, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 10.9, Protein 8.7

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