Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of Greece with our exquisite Greek-style couscous salad. This vibrant and flavorful dish is a delightful symphony of textures and tastes, featuring tender couscous, crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a tangy dressing that brings it all together.
Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit every palate and preference. From the classic Greek couscous salad, bursting with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and feta cheese, to the more adventurous roasted vegetable couscous salad, packed with colorful roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant. We also have a vegan-friendly recipe that swaps out the feta cheese for creamy avocado and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing.
But the culinary adventure doesn't stop there. We also have a hearty chicken couscous salad for meat lovers, featuring succulent grilled chicken breast and a smoky paprika dressing. And for those who prefer seafood, our salmon couscous salad pairs flaky salmon with a refreshing dill-yogurt dressing.
No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be treated to a delightful and nutritious meal that captures the essence of Greek cuisine. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's create a culinary masterpiece that will transport you to the heart of Greece.
GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD
Bright flavors and crisp raw veggies make a satisfying salad that's hearty enough to be a full meal. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
GREEK COUSCOUS
Greek style Israeli couscous. So delicious!
Provided by KenzieKook
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 45m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 591.8 mg, Sugar 2 g
GREEK-STYLE COUSCOUS SALAD RECIPE
Go Greek with this simple couscous salad recipe. The Greek-Style Couscous Salad Recipe is easy to make. Serve chilled and prepare for couscous kudos.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Herbs
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook couscous as directed on package, omitting salt and butter. Fluff with fork. Place in large bowl; cool 10 min.
- Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g
GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD STUFFED AVOCADOS
I make this recipe on repeat not only because it's delicious, but because it's so convenient for meal prepping for the week. I like to make the couscous salad and the vinaigrette the beginning of the week and refrigerate them in separate airtight containers. Then when I'm ready for lunch or a snack, I'll dress the amount of salad I want and serve it over an avocado for a quick, delicious and filling meal. It's also perfect to have on hand when my friends visit because it takes no time at all to put together and the presentation looks fantastic.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until boiling. 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, about 5 minutes. Remove the lid, fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir in the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, feta and parsley until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Whisk together the hummus, lemon zest, lemon juice, oil and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Pour the hummus vinaigrette over the couscous salad and toss to combine.
- Scoop each avocado half from its skin with a large spoon. Squeeze 1 or 2 drops of lemon juice over each half, season with salt and top with a heaping 1/3 cup of the couscous salad. Serve immediately.
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
GREEK-STYLE COUSCOUS SALAD FOR A CROWD
This should be enough to serve about 12 people but that just depends on how much everyone eats, and trust me they will be going for seconds lol! although you will need only about 1/2 to 3/4 cup dressing for the salad the amounts listed will give you about 1-1/2 cups, you may reduce by half is desired and also the salad may be reduced by half, use a mixture of all coloured bell peppers for a colourful presentation but do not use more than 1-1/2 cups bell peppers, plan ahead the salad needs to chill until completely cold before serving, all amounts may be adjusted to taste. I strongly suggest to make the dressing a day in advance to blend the flavors, prep time includes chilling time but is only estimated.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Grains
Time 6h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- To make the dressing; in a bowl whisk all dressing ingredients together until well blended (adjust salt and pepper to taste) cover and chill for at least 3 hours or 24 hours (overnight is better).
- For the salad; cook the couscous according to package directions; transfer to a large bowl and cool completely (using a fork break up any lumps in the couscous).
- When the couscous is completely cooled, mix in olives, cherry tomato halves, bell peppers, cucumber, onion, artichokes and parsley; add in 1/2 cup of the prepared Greek dressing and toss well to combine (you can add in more dressing to taste if desired).
- Mix in feta cheese, then season the salad with black pepper and if needed some salt.
- Cover and chill until completely cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 292.3, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 3, Protein 4.3
SIMPLE GREEK COUSCOUS
Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese add a Greek flair to a classic Mediterranean pasta.
Provided by DontWastetheCrumbs.com
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat, and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix olives, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and couscous together in a bowl. Stir about 1 tablespoon liquid from olives and 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the couscous mixture until moistened. Add more oil as needed. Fold in feta cheese; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 555.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD
I'm not sure just where I got this recipe, but I've been fixing it for a long, long time, most often with bulgur wheat instead of the couscous. Prep time does not include setting time in the fridge.
Provided by Toby Jermain
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
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 wouldnt believe.
- You will probably need more of most dressing ingredients, especially more lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper; but dont 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.4, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 10.7, Sodium 461.5, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4, Protein 12.2
ITALIAN DRESSING MIX
Great for gifts for co-workers and friends.
Provided by Debby
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Italian Dressing
Time 5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic salt, onion powder, sugar, oregano, pepper, thyme, basil, parsley, celery salt and regular salt. Store in a tightly sealed container.
- To prepare dressing, whisk together 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2/3 cup canola oil, 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons of the dry mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 7.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1235.8 mg, Sugar 1 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
- Cook the couscous according to the package directions. Be sure not to overcook it, or it will become mushy.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork before adding the other ingredients. This will help to separate the grains and prevent them from clumping together.
- Let the salad cool slightly before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the salad with a dollop of Greek yogurt or feta cheese. This will add a creamy richness to the dish.
Conclusion:
This Greek-style couscous salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.
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