Best 4 Couscous Salad With Tomatoes And Mint Recipes

Couscous salad with tomatoes and mint is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. This salad is packed with bright and tangy flavors, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. The couscous is light and fluffy, while the tomatoes and mint add a burst of sweetness and freshness. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be on the table in just a few minutes.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT

Tomato Cucumber Salad with Mint image

This is a refreshing summer salad. Perfect for a picnic or barbeque. I usually serve it with a spicy flank steak and potatoes.

Provided by TOOS64

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
⅔ cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix in cucumbers, and marinate 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Gently toss tomatoes, onion, mint, and olive oil with the marinated cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 394.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

MINTED MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD

Minted Mediterranean Couscous Salad image

Categories Salad Olive Feta Mint Bell Pepper Summer Couscous Lettuce Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plain couscous
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons bottled olive oil vinaigrette
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
8 medium romaine leaves, left whole

Steps:

Bring 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to bowl; fluff with fork and cool slightly.
Stir chopped bell pepper, olives, and mint into couscous. Stir in olive oil vinaigrette. Fold in feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange 4 romaine leaves on each of 2 plates. Spoon salad into romaine.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND MINT

Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint image

Provided by Brenda Louch

Categories Salad Tomato Side Quick & Easy Low Cal Low/No Sugar Lunch Mint Shrimp Couscous Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon celery seed
2 cups couscous (about 10 ounces)
2 1/4 cups boiling water
1 pound peeled cooked shrimp
1 1/2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons drained capers

Steps:

Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Place couscous in large bowl. Pour water over. Cover and let stand until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff with fork. Add shrimp, tomatoes, celery, green onions, mint and capers. Mix in dressing. Chill until cold, about 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH PLUM TOMATOES

Couscous Salad with Plum Tomatoes image

A Middle Eastern inspired salad, with the flavors of mint and lemon. Very easy and quick to throw together!

Provided by yooper

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup instant couscous
1/4 cup olive oil, preferably extra virgin
4 -5 medium tomatoes
1 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Bring the broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Stir in the couscous, cover and remove the pan from the heat.
Let stand until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork, transfr to a large bowl and set aside to cool.
When cooled, stir in the oil.
Core, seed, and chop the tomatoes.
Chop the mint leaves.
Add both to the couscous.
Stir in the lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper.
Serve the salad at room temperature.

Tips:

For the best couscous salad, use high-quality ingredients. Look for fresh, ripe tomatoes, fragrant mint, and fluffy couscous.
To save time, you can use pre-cooked couscous. Just follow the package directions for how to prepare it.
If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint instead. Just use about half the amount of dried mint as you would fresh mint.
This salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To add some extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of cumin, coriander, or paprika to the salad dressing.

Conclusion:

This couscous salad with tomatoes and mint is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this couscous salad a try!