Best 8 Couscous Ham Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy recipe for a delicious and refreshing couscous ham salad, you've come to the right place. This tasty salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish for your favorite barbecue. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HAM AND PINEAPPLE COUSCOUS SALAD



Ham and Pineapple Couscous Salad image

This is a fresh, delicious and healthy way to eat leftover ham.

Provided by Julie Stutzman

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup couscous
4 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
½ small red onion, sliced
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and garlic powder to a boil. Turn off heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix together couscous, ham, pineapple, onion and drained peas
  • In a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, Dijon-style mustard and vegetable oil. Pour dressing over the salad and stir to coat. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 468.2 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

GOURMET COUSCOUS VEGETABLE AND HAM SALAD



Gourmet Couscous Vegetable and Ham Salad image

A delicious salad featuring couscous, vegetables, and sliced ham

Provided by Kendra

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Honey
2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
¼ cup Olive Oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups Pearl Couscous
2.5 cups Water
Pinch Salt
¼ cup Olive Oil
2 English Cucumbers, diced
1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
1 Yellow Bell Pepper, diced
Bistro Favorites 100% Natural Uncured Black Forest Ham, diced

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pan, bring 2.5 cups of water to a boil. Add a Pinch of salt and 2 cups Pearl Couscous
  • Cover and cook until tender (about 6-10 minutes)
  • Drain excess water through a colander, pour couscous in a bowl and coat in olive oil
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, mustard, olive oil, and garlic powder
  • Stir together the couscous, dressing, cucumbers, peppers, and ham
  • Enjoy!

COUSCOUS & HAM SALAD



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Delicious, quick and healthy. Great with good french bread and dry white wine. Alternatively, stuff large cored tomatoes.

Provided by KieandDen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 16m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb cubed ham
4 ripe plum tomatoes
12 large basil leaves
2 green onions
1 cup garbanzo beans
1/2 cup stuffed olives
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cook couscous according to package direstions.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Cube ham.
  • Coursely chop tomatoes.
  • Thinly slice basil and green onions.
  • Rinse, drain garbonzo beans.
  • Fluff couscous with fork in large serving bowl.
  • Stir in ham, tomatoes, basil, onions, beans, olives, oil, and lemon juice.
  • Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.9, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 669.3, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 1, Protein 11

HAM STIR FRY WITH COUSCOUS



Ham Stir Fry with Couscous image

The traditional Easter meat with a traditional Middle East pasta, stir fried with veggies and then simmered with a chicken broth mixture. Ham stir fry? Yes, indeed! Ham leftovers never had it so good. Everyone who has tried this has loved this savory stir fry.

Provided by STEPHNDON

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups water
1 cup couscous
2 cups chicken broth
¼ cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package mixed broccoli and cauliflower florets
1 carrot, sliced
¼ pound cooked ham, cut into strips
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
½ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • To Make Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until fluffy. Cover and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar and ginger. Mix together and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Add garlic, broccoli, cauliflower and carrot; stir-fry for 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender (add water as needed if pan gets too dry).
  • Stir broth mixture and pour over vegetable mixture in skillet, then stir in ham and water chestnuts. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in almonds. Serve stir fry over hot couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 994.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

EASY COUSCOUS SALAD



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This past summer was very hot and this salad fitted perfectly. Not too heavy, yet filling and above all, easy to make.

Provided by Chef Dudo

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
3/4 cup couscous
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon, zest of
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper (to season)

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a boil in a heavy saucepan.
  • Stir in couscous.
  • Cover pan, remove from heat and set aside 15 minutes Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard and lemon zest in a small bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Transfer couscous to a large bowl.
  • Fluff with a fork.
  • Add tomatoes, red bell pepper, celery, cucumber, scallions and parsley to bowl with cooked couscous.
  • Mix gently.
  • Pour dressing over mixture and mix again.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Can be served luke-warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.1, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 253.5, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.9, Protein 7

HAM & SPINACH COUSCOUS



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A simple way to dress up couscous, this colorful, foolproof dish makes a lovely one-pot meal when time's tight. -Lisa Shannon, Cullman, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the water, ham, spinach and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

10-MINUTE COUSCOUS SALAD



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This makes a great lunchbox filler for a day out and is equally good at home from the fridge

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

100g couscous
200ml hot low salt vegetable stock (from a cube is fine)
2 spring onions
1 red pepper
½ cucumber
50g feta cheese, cubed
2tbsp pesto
2tbsp pine nuts

Steps:

  • Tip the couscous into a large bowl and pour over the stock. Cover, then leave for 10 mins until fluffy and all the stock has been absorbed. Meanwhile, slice the onions and pepper, and dice the cucumber. Add these to the couscous, fork through the pesto, crumble in the feta, then sprinkle over pine nuts to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.88 milligram of sodium

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD



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Quick-cooking couscous lends to the 20-minute prep time of this Greek-style salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1 cup cubed plum (Roma) tomatoes (3 medium)
1 cup cubed unpeeled cucumber (1 small)
1/2 cup halved pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup chopped green onions (about 4 medium)
1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
  • In large bowl, place tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onions and dill weed. Stir in couscous.
  • In small bowl, beat lemon juice, oil and salt with wire whisk until well blended; pour over vegetable mixture and toss. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked or instant couscous.
  • For a more flavorful salad, use a flavorful broth to cook the couscous.
  • Add your favorite vegetables to the salad, such as diced cucumbers, tomatoes, or bell peppers.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the salad, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan.
  • For a creamy salad, add a dollop of mayonnaise or sour cream.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.

Conclusion:

A couscous ham salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. With so many different variations, you are sure to find a couscous ham salad recipe that you love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give couscous ham salad a try.

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