Couscous salad with fresh corn is a delightful dish that combines the light and fluffy texture of couscous with the sweet and juicy flavor of corn. The versatility of this salad allows for endless variations, making it a perfect dish for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a refreshing summer side dish or a hearty vegetarian main course, this article will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to create a couscous salad that will tantalize your taste buds.
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QUICK COUSCOUS SALAD
"I created this salad one weekend to take to a friend's house, and everybody loved it," notes Debbie Graber of Eureka, Nevada. "It's become a much-requested favorite at gatherings." TIP: "Dice up some reduced-fat pepperoni and add it to the salad," recommends Debbie.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous and salt. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, salad dressing, mushrooms, olives, cucumber, onion and peppers. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH CORN SALAD
People who prefer food with some tang find this corn salad particularly appealing. It's a pretty dish besides-and very economical. If you're like me and enjoy growing your own ingredients, you won't have to pick up much at the store.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook corn in enough boiling water to cover for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Drain, cool and set aside. , In a large bowl, mix the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, sugar, salt if desired, basil and cayenne pepper. Cut cooled corn off the cob (should measure 4 cups). , Add the corn, tomatoes, onion and peppers to the oil mixture. Mix well. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COUSCOUS SALAD WITH FRESH CORN
A wonderful fresh cold pasta salad for summer. Note: You will have about twice as much dressing as you will need for this recipe. Save extra for salad.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Corn
Time 40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Boil water, pour over couscous, cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Fluff couscous, toss with oil and cool.
- (note: couscous can be toasted in a pan with olive oil first if desired).
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Toss with enough dressing to just coat.
- Adjust seasoning.
- Dressing:Blend all ingredients in food processor or blender.
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.
ROASTED CORN AND GARLIC COUSCOUS
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Wrap garlic cloves tightly in foil and place on prepared baking sheet. Arrange corn on baking sheet next to garlic and sprinkle corn with the salt. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until garlic is soft and corn is golden, turning every 5 minutes to prevent corn from burning. Unwrap garlic and mince. Slice kernels from corn cob.
- Combine garlic, corn kernels and chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Set pan over medium-high heat and bring mixture to a boil. Stir in couscous, remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in green onions and pimento, and toss to combine.
COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CORN AND RED BELL PEPPER
Categories Salad Onion Pasta Pepper Vegetable Side Quick & Easy High Fiber Summer Gourmet Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté corn, stirring, until golden. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, and 1/4 cup water and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
- While vegetables are cooking, in a small heavy saucepan bring remaining cup water to a boil and stir in couscous and salt to taste. Cover pan and remove from heat. Let couscous stand 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
- In a bowl whisk together vinegar, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt to taste until emulsified. Add vegetable mixture, couscous, coriander, and cayenne and toss to combine well.
MEXICAN-STYLE COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED CORN
A dish inspired by the fresh food of the summer. Can be served as a side dish warm or cold. Goes great with chicken or any Mexican-style dish. We use it as a burrito filling also.
Provided by Tim
Categories Couscous
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Trim and partially shuck corn by cutting off any long silk from the top and removing and discarding the outer layer of husk.
- Place corn directly on the middle rack of the preheated oven and roast for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove and discard husks and silk. Slice kernels off with a knife.
- While the corn is roasting, place couscous in a heat-proof bowl with green onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and olive oil.
- Bring chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour boiling stock over couscous mixture and cover tightly with foil. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Uncover and stir in roasted corn kernels, cotija cheese, lime juice, and basil. Season with chili-lime seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 365.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
MOROCCAN COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BABY CORN
Make and share this Moroccan Couscous Salad with Baby Corn recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Corn
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Boil couscous in six cups of water; cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes; chill uncovered.
- For vinaigrette, place all items, except oil and baby corn, in food processor and drizzle in oil while blending.
- Or, finely chop ingredients by hand and blend with a wire whisk.
- Mix couscous, baby corn, vinaigrette, and all other ingredients; chill overnight.
- Can be served as a side dish or as a meal.
- Serve with fresh pita bread and lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.1, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 5.4, Sodium 1003.4, Carbohydrate 99.2, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 17
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked or frozen corn. If using fresh corn, remove the kernels from the cob before cooking.
- For a smoky flavor, grill the corn before adding it to the salad. You can also roast the corn in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes.
- Use a variety of fresh herbs in the salad, such as basil, cilantro, or mint. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use less since they are more concentrated.
- For a creamy dressing, use Greek yogurt or sour cream instead of mayonnaise. You can also add a spoonful of Dijon mustard or honey for extra flavor.
- If you are making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving. This will prevent the salad from getting soggy.
Conclusion:
This couscous salad with fresh corn is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is also a great way to use up leftover corn. The salad is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this couscous salad a try!
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