ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND CORN SALAD

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Make and share this Israeli Couscous and Corn Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups israeli couscous
3 cups boiling water
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups corn kernels
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons finely chopped mint
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Put the couscous in a bowl and add the boiling water.
  • Stir in 2 teaspoons of salt, cover tightly with plastic wrap and let stand, stirring once, until the grains are plump and tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the corn, onion, coriander and caraway and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
  • Add the couscous to the bowl, along with the bell pepper, jalapeƱos, scallions and mint. In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, canola oil, vinegar, honey and lime zest. Add to the couscous and toss. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.4, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 11.3, Carbohydrate 48.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 7.2

Muhammad Haris (Hazzy)
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Praise Chikalo
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Dawn Smith
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Ahamed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob.


Nick Boyd
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Teesaun Locke
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Axle Damon
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I love the combination of couscous and corn in this salad. It's so unique and delicious.


Rene Marcelo Soubhia Nunes Junior
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ryu27
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Aurang Zaib
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled corn.


Abdullahshah6969
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I'm a picky eater, but I love this salad! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


JAMES ABDULAZEEZ
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


rich dunifin
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before a party or picnic.


Qabdalla Qali
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of cheese, vegetables, and herbs, and it's always delicious.


Mr Abbas YT
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob.


Double Roti
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind! The combination of flavors and textures is amazing.


Annette Rossler
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to make and transport, and it held up well in the heat.


Blaine McCabe
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of couscous, corn, and feta is delicious and refreshing. I also love the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brighten up the dish.


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