Best 5 Lemon Couscous Salad With Spinach Scallions And Dill Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

**Discover the vibrant and refreshing Lemon Couscous Salad with Spinach, Scallions, and Dill, a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.** This easy-to-make salad is a perfect side dish or light meal, bursting with the zesty tang of lemon, the earthy sweetness of spinach, the sharp bite of scallions, and the aromatic freshness of dill. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, this salad is sure to impress at any gathering.

Let's cook with our recipes!

OUR FAVORITE LEMON HERB COUSCOUS SALAD



Our Favorite Lemon Herb Couscous Salad image

We love this light couscous salad - it doubles as a side, can be the main event or works well topped with grilled chicken or Adam's favorite, shrimp! With lots of texture from crisp cucumber, sweet tomatoes, crunchy nuts and raisins, this is certainly one of our favorites. You can even make it ahead of time. See the notes section below for our tips.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield Makes approximately 8 (1 cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups dried Israeli couscous, also called pearl couscous
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 to 4 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice, depending on taste
1 medium English cucumber, diced
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh herbs; use any combination of fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, dill, or mint
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup raisins, we love golden raisins

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add couscous and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain.
  • While the couscous cooks, in a large bowl, whisk the oil, mustard, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the drained couscous to the dressing and mix well.
  • Stir in the cucumber, tomato, herbs, walnuts and raisins. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and/or pepper as needed. Enjoy warm or cover then refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 219, Protein 5 g, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 160 mg

LEMON COUSCOUS SALAD WITH SPINACH, SCALLIONS, AND DILL



Lemon Couscous Salad with Spinach, Scallions, and Dill image

Categories     Salad     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Lemon     Spinach     Chill     Vegan     Couscous     Dill     Boil     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups water
a 10-ounce box couscous (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small bunch spinach, coarse stems discarded and leaves washed thoroughly, spun dry, and shredded fine (about 2 cups)
3 large scallions, sliced thin
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring water to a boil and stir in couscous and salt. Remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, cover 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Stir in lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to taste and cool couscous completely. Stir in spinach, scallions, and dill and chill salad, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED APRICOTS AND PRESERVED LEMON



Couscous Salad With Dried Apricots and Preserved Lemon image

While summer is still with us, you can serve any vegetable-laden dishes you've been enjoying all season alongside your meat. Or for something different, I offer a couscous and dried apricot salad dressed with preserved lemon and plenty of herbs. If you can't find any preserved lemons, and can spare a few weeks, here's a recipe to make them yourself.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups Israeli (pearl) couscous, whole-wheat or regular
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
3/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves
2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more to taste
1/2 cup chopped scallion, white and light-green parts
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped preserved lemon
Fresh lemon juice, to taste
Chopped pistachio nuts, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add couscous and cook until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a small dry skillet, toast cumin seeds until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Lightly crush them using a mortar and a pestle (or use the flat side of a heavy knife and a cutting board). Add to a bowl with the warm couscous, vinegar, salt and pepper and toss well. When the couscous is cool, add remaining ingredients and mix well. Taste and add more salt, lemon juice or oil if needed. Garnish with pistachio nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 126 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

LEMON DILL COUSCOUS



Lemon Dill Couscous image

Mary Jo Welch adds a touch of lemon and a hint of dill to dress up her couscous with flavorful results! The Brandon, Manitoba cook enjoys serving this as a low-fat side to most any full-flavored meat entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 cup uncooked plain couscous
3-1/4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • Follow couscous package directions for 2 servings, adding salt to the water and omitting the oil or butter from the first step. Stir in the couscous, lemon juice and dill. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

LEMON SPINACH COUSCOUS



Lemon Spinach Couscous image

Make and share this Lemon Spinach Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kat2355

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth
1 cup couscous
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon roasted garlic oil
2 cups spinach, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)
orange rind (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add couscous, butter and salt.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • In a shallow pan, heat oil.
  • Add spinach, lemon juice, pine nuts, and orange peel.
  • Cook until spinach wilts slightly and changes color (about 1 minute).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix spinach mixture with couscous.
  • Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh lemons, spinach, scallions, and dill will give your salad the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the couscous: Couscous only takes a few minutes to cook, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy.
  • Let the salad cool before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together and the couscous to absorb the dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

This lemon couscous salad with spinach, scallions, and dill is a light and refreshing side dish that is perfect for summer. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. Whether you are looking for a healthy lunch option or a side dish for your next barbecue, this salad is sure to please.

Related Topics