Confetti corn couscous salad is a refreshing and flavorful summer salad loaded with colorful vegetables and sweet corn. With the base made of tender and fluffy couscous, this salad has a delightful texture. The combination of roasted corn, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and fresh herbs makes this salad not only visually appealing but also a healthy alternative. The dressing, often made with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs, adds a tangy and zesty flavor that complements the natural sweetness of the corn. Serve this vibrant salad as a main course or as a side dish, and enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite.
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CONFETTI COUSCOUS SALAD
Bursting with color and flavor, this delightful side dish will take any entree up a notch. Suzanne Kesel - Cohocton, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed., Fluff with a fork. Stir in the beans, corn, red pepper, onions and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
CONFETTI CORN
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, until the onion is soft. Stir in the bell pepper and saute for 2 more minutes.
- Add the butter to the pan and allow it to melt. Over medium heat, add the corn, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the corn just loses its starchiness. Season to taste, gently stir in the basil or other green herbs, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calorie, Fat 9.5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 494 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 6 grams
CONFETTI CORN COUSCOUS SALAD
i am having a party tomorrow so i started out with my basic corn salad, left out the cheese, and embellished. it tastes great!
Provided by chia2160
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 30-40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- if using quick cook couscous, cook 2 boxes according to package directions (boil water, add couscous, remove from heat cover for 5 minutes).
- if using israeli couscous, steam or boil for 13 minutes, remove from heat.
- if boiling, drain.
- in a huge bowl add couscous, corn, and the rest of the salad ingredients.
- mix dressing ingredients together, add to salad, toss, cover, and refrigerate 1 hour or more.
- serve at room temperature.
CONFETTI CORN SALAD (INA GARTEN BACK TO BASICS)
Another great one from Ina Garten. This is from her Back to Basics cookbook from 2008. Perfect when you have tons of corn when it is in season and want a colorful and flavorful dish to accompany any meal really. Perfect at bbqs, cookouts, everyday dinners and get togethers. Enjoy! ChefDLH
Provided by ChefDLH
Categories Corn
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, until the onion is soft. Stir in the bell pepper and saute for 2 more minutes.
- Add the butter to the pan and allow it to melt. Over medium heat, add the corn, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the corn just loses its starchiness. Season to taste, gently stir in the basil or other green herbs, and serve hot.
CONFETTI CORN SALAD
This colorful medley goes with just about any Southwestern entree. It'll surprise you with how fast it comes together, and this salad's anything but ordinary. -Tonia Mahnke of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the corn, olives, peppers and radishes. Add salad dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CONFETTI CORN SALAD
A quick and tasty salad which makes a great addition to any cookout.
Provided by MECTE
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix corn, tomato, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and garlic in a bowl. Pour ranch dressing over the corn mixture; stir. Fold all but 1 tablespoon cilantro into the corn mixture. Sprinkle reserved cilantro over the salad to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 158.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
CORN AND COUSCOUS SALAD
This recipe is from the " Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home" cookbook.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together curry powder, mustard, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. While whisking, slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons oil; whisk until emulsified. Set aside.
- Place couscous in a large bowl. Bring 1 cup water to a boil; pour over couscous; stir to combine. Cover with a plate; let steam until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; set aside.
- Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and chile; cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add corn, and cook until bright yellow and just tender, about 2 minutes. Stir corn mixture into couscous. Add curry vinaigrette and cilantro; toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.
ROMAINE SALAD WITH COUSCOUS CONFETTI
You can use regular couscous or Israeli couscous for this lemony, confetti-like mixture of couscous, mixed diced peppers and mint. I categorize this salad as a salad with grains rather than a grain salad (I know, couscous isn't a grain, but it plays a grainy role here), as there's more lettuce than couscous.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine peppers, couscous, and mint. Whisk together lemon juice and salt. Whisk in 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Toss half of this mixture with the couscous and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer.
- Whisk mustard and remaining olive oil into remaining dressing. Taste and adjust salt.
- In a large bowl, toss lettuce with remaining dressing. Add freshly ground pepper to taste. Taste, and if it tastes too lemony, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add couscous mixture and toss together again. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 292, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 375 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe corn kernels. If fresh corn is unavailable, you can substitute frozen or canned corn, but be sure to drain and rinse it well before using.
- To make the salad more colorful, add other vegetables, such as bell peppers, tomatoes, or cucumbers.
- For a more flavorful dressing, use a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. You can also add a touch of honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
- If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving. This will help prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish, or you can enjoy it as a light lunch or dinner.
Conclusion:
Confetti corn couscous salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. With its bright colors and refreshing flavors, it's sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give confetti corn couscous salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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