TOASTED ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD WITH GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES

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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side     Marinate     Sauté     Dinner     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 green zucchini, quartered lengthwise
2 yellow zucchini, quartered lengthwise
6 spears asparagus, trimmed
12 cherry tomatoes
1 red bell pepper, quartered and seeded
1 yellow bell pepper, quartered and seeded
1/4 cup basil chiffonade (stack leaves, roll in a cigar shape and cut crosswise into thin strips)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound Israeli couscous
2 cups vegetable stock, heated
Hot water to cover

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and garlic, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Pour 1/2 the marinade over the vegetables and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Preheat the grill. Remove the vegetables from the marinade and grill the vegetables until just cooked through. Cut the zucchini and peppers into 1/2-inch pieces, cut the tomatoes in half. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, add the couscous and toast until lightly golden brown. Cover the couscous with the hot stock plus hot water and bring to a boil, cook until al dente and drain well. Place in a large serving bowl, add the grilled vegetables and herbs and toss with the remaining vinaigrette. Serve at room temperature. Serves: 12; Calories: 276; Total Fat: 11.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams; Protein: 6 grams; Total carbohydrates: 37 grams; Sugar: 5 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 141 milligrams Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/toasted-israeli-couscous-salad-with-grilled-summer-vegetables-recipe.html?oc=linkback

Azal Ali
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This salad is a must-try for anyone who loves grilled vegetables.


Makhdoom Shahzaib
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This salad is a great way to enjoy the flavors of summer.


scorpion
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I love the bright and colorful vegetables in this salad. They make it so appealing.


Jessica Marshall
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This salad is a great healthy option for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, but still filling and satisfying.


Mahedi Hasan
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and smoky flavor of the grilled vegetables.


Arman_ 9x
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I love the smoky flavor of the grilled vegetables in this salad. It's such a unique and delicious flavor.


Tou Lor
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. I always have some leftover grilled vegetables after a barbecue, and this salad is the perfect way to use them up.


Susan Doolan
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I'm not a fan of grilled vegetables, but I loved this salad. The dressing is so good that it makes the vegetables taste amazing.


Mann
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Akindele Ayomide
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Muhammed Shameer
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Yonas Meles
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I especially like the combination of the toasted couscous and the grilled vegetables.


Nuraysah Nupur
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5 stars! This salad is absolutely delicious. The toasted couscous adds a nice crunch and the grilled vegetables are perfectly cooked. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Nayem Haque
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Maxdi
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the toasted couscous and the grilled vegetables. I'll definitely be making this salad again for future gatherings.


Mdmehedihasan Samiul
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This salad is a great way to use up summer vegetables. I had some zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes that were about to go bad, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The salad was delicious and healthy, and I felt good about eating it


Spirit Frost
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The toasted couscous has a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the grilled vegetables. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Rushdie uoy
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This salad is a true winner! The combination of grilled summer vegetables and toasted Israeli couscous is divine. I especially loved the smoky flavor of the grilled zucchini and bell peppers. The dressing is also spot-on, with the perfect balance of


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