CORN & TOMATO COUSCOUS SALAD
Ultimate summer salad when corn is in season, fresh cilantro from the market and tomatoes are at their peak. Serve this salad along with grilled pork tenderloin. You can easily turn it into a main course by adding sliced grilled chicken and serve on a bed of leafy greens. Recipe from Jills Table.
Provided by StreetChef
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or dutch oven, bring the water to a boil along with 1 teaspoons of vegetable oil. Add the couscous and stir.
- Cover. Remove pot from heat and let sit for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
- Cook the corn in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vegtable oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Add corn, peppers, red onion and dressing to the couscous.
- Salad may be made up to this point one day ahead and refrigerated.
- Add the tomatoes and cilantro and toss until well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- If fresh corn is not availabel, use frozen. For a more nutritious dish, use whole wheat Haida couscous.
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Lhurd Kendrid
kendrid-l69@yahoo.comThis salad is too dry. I would add more olive oil or dressing.
Tenaya Anderson
anderson-tenaya86@gmail.comThis salad is too salty. I would use less salt in the dressing.
Nabifo Aisha
a_n@yahoo.comThis salad is a bit bland. I would add more herbs and spices to give it more flavor.
Jamie Woodward
w-jamie69@gmail.comI'm not a fan of corn, but I loved this salad. The dressing was delicious and the couscous was cooked perfectly.
Grace Waweru
grace_waweru26@yahoo.comThis salad is a great healthy option for a summer meal.
Sonu Malik
malik_s@gmail.comI made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.
Ali RazaAfzal
a-r@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover corn and tomatoes.
Cab00se
cab00se3@hotmail.frI love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Sly Gee
slyg53@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a summer cookout or potluck. It's easy to make and always a hit.
Chinedu Daniel
chinedu-daniel86@hotmail.frI'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. The couscous was light and fluffy, and the salad was packed with fresh vegetables.
Cold
cold22@yahoo.comThis salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the addition of the fresh basil and mint.
Tanya Chin
c.t12@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfect. The dressing was light and tangy, and the couscous was cooked to perfection.
Lefa Ramaala
lefa6@gmail.comThis corn, tomato, and couscous salad was a delightful summer side dish. The combination of sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, fluffy couscous, and fresh herbs made for a refreshing and flavorful salad.