Best 6 Greek Couscous Salad With Homemade Dressing Recipes

GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Whisk together dressing ingredients. Add cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, olives and green onions to couscous; stir in dressing. Gently stir in cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.

GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING

Steps:

• In jar with tight fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients and shake until combined. Set aside.
• Cook couscous according to package directions.
• Allow to cool, then fluff with a fork.
• Add the rest of the salad ingredients and 1/2 cup (or all) of the salad dressing. Stir to combine, and chill in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• For the couscous: Heat the oil in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
• Stir in the couscous. Cook and stir for 1 minute until coated with oil and lightly toasted. Add the water and bring to a boil, stirring. Remove from the heat and cover with lid. Let stand for 30 minutes, until cooled and the liquid is absorbed, uncovering occasionally to fluff with a fork.
• In the meantime, make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, yogurt, oil, gingerroot, garlic, cumin, ground coriander and pepper.
• To make the salad: Transfer the couscous to a large serving bowl. Add the cranberries (or raisins), chickpeas, bell peppers, cilantro (or parsley) and green onions. Add the dressing.
• Toss all the ingredients together. Garnish with the lemon wedges, if using.

GREEK COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Pour the chicken broth and water into a saucepan, stir in the garlic, and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and remove from heat. Allow the couscous to stand until all the water has been absorbed, about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Allow the couscous to cool to warm temperature.
• In a large serving bowl, lightly toss the couscous, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and garbanzo beans. Mix the oregano, black pepper, white wine vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl, and pour over the couscous mixture. Toss again to serve.

GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Place sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl, cover with hot water, and let stand 10-15 minutes or until softened.
• Drain well, and coarsely chop.
• Add couscous, cucumber, radishes, parsley, basil, feta, and pine nuts, and toss lightly to combine.
• In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
• Set aside for 5 minutes for flavor to develop.
• Slowly add olive oil while continuing to whisk briskly.
• Pour over couscous mixture, and toss to blend.
• Cover, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
• Taste, and adjust seasonings before serving.
• For some reason, this salad dissipates flavors like you wouldn’t believe.
• You will probably need more of most dressing ingredients, especially more lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper; but don’t add them into the initial dressing mix.
• Add after the dish has set for a while.
• Variation: Replace couscous with coarse bulgur wheat, preferably#3 (very coarse), available at middle-eastern markets and some specialty food stores.
• To prepare, thoroughly rinse 1 cup bulgur in a strainer under running water.
• Place in a medium bowl, cover with very hot tap water, add 1 Tsp salt, mix thoroughly, and set aside for 30 minutes.
• Drain thoroughly, and use as noted above for couscous.

GREEK SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well.