Tantalize your taste buds with a vibrant and refreshing Couscous Salad with Fresh Corn, a culinary symphony that bursts with summer flavors. This delectable salad is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, featuring tender and fluffy couscous, sweet and juicy corn kernels, crisp and refreshing cucumber, and a medley of aromatic herbs. Drizzled with a tangy and zesty lemon-tahini dressing, this salad is a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a Mediterranean paradise.
Alongside the main recipe, this article presents a collection of equally enticing variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. For those who prefer a vegan option, there's a delightful Vegan Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables, where roasted sweet potatoes, zucchini, and bell peppers add a smoky and savory dimension to the salad. If you're craving a protein boost, try the hearty Chicken and Couscous Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing, where succulent grilled chicken mingles with the other ingredients, creating a satisfying and flavorful meal.
For a more traditional take on the classic, the Moroccan-Spiced Couscous Salad with Chickpeas and Dried Fruit offers an explosion of Middle Eastern flavors, with warm spices like cumin and coriander dancing on your palate. And if you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, the Speedy Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Feta is your perfect choice, with its vibrant combination of fresh tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and a simple vinaigrette dressing.
No matter your taste or dietary preferences, this article has a Couscous Salad recipe that will delight and satisfy. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of summer with every bite.
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.
Nutrition Facts :
CORN AND COUSCOUS SALAD
This recipe is from the " Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home" cookbook.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together curry powder, mustard, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. While whisking, slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons oil; whisk until emulsified. Set aside.
- Place couscous in a large bowl. Bring 1 cup water to a boil; pour over couscous; stir to combine. Cover with a plate; let steam until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; set aside.
- Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and chile; cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add corn, and cook until bright yellow and just tender, about 2 minutes. Stir corn mixture into couscous. Add curry vinaigrette and cilantro; toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SUNNY'S SIMPLE SUMMERTIME COUSCOUS SALAD
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories side-dish
Time 2h25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
FRESH COUSCOUS SALAD
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small sauce pan, blanch the green beans by boiling in liberally salted water for 3 minutes. Drain and cool. In a medium bowl, mix the couscous, beans, tomatoes, shallot, cheese and dressing until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, toss in the basil.
COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CORN AND RED BELL PEPPER
Categories Salad Onion Pasta Pepper Vegetable Side Quick & Easy High Fiber Summer Gourmet Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté corn, stirring, until golden. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, and 1/4 cup water and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
- While vegetables are cooking, in a small heavy saucepan bring remaining cup water to a boil and stir in couscous and salt to taste. Cover pan and remove from heat. Let couscous stand 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
- In a bowl whisk together vinegar, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt to taste until emulsified. Add vegetable mixture, couscous, coriander, and cayenne and toss to combine well.
COUSCOUS SALAD WITH FRESH CORN
A wonderful fresh cold pasta salad for summer. Note: You will have about twice as much dressing as you will need for this recipe. Save extra for salad.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Corn
Time 40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Boil water, pour over couscous, cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Fluff couscous, toss with oil and cool.
- (note: couscous can be toasted in a pan with olive oil first if desired).
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Toss with enough dressing to just coat.
- Adjust seasoning.
- Dressing:Blend all ingredients in food processor or blender.
BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD
This is a great salad for a buffet, with interesting textures and southwest flavors combined in one delicious salad. Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2 quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin. Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn and beans and toss to coat.
- Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 414.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh corn on the cob. If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but the flavor will be less sweet.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the corn in a skillet over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, or until it is tender and slightly charred.
- You can use any type of couscous for this salad, but Israeli couscous is a good choice because it holds its shape well and has a slightly nutty flavor.
- If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use about 1/4 of the amount of dried herbs that you would use fresh.
- This salad can be served warm or cold. If you are serving it warm, let it cool for a few minutes before serving so that the couscous doesn't get mushy.
Conclusion:
This couscous salad with fresh corn is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this one a try!
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