Craving a delightful blend of flavors and textures? Look no further! Curried couscous salad with bacon is a tantalizing dish that caters to all your culinary desires. This unique recipe combines the nutty flavor of couscous, the aromatic warmth of curry, the savory smokiness of bacon, and the freshness of crisp vegetables. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or planning a light and refreshing lunch, this curried couscous salad with bacon is sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, grab your apron, and let's dive into the delectable world of flavors!
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CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BACON
Finally, a couscous salad that is not bland! This salad is a great addition to your summer meal, or as a lunch any time of year.
Provided by Groovygal
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble the bacon slices, and set aside.
- Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings from the skillet, and cook and stir the onion in the skillet until the edges of the onion begin to turn brown. Set the onion aside.
- Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan, and sprinkle in the couscous. Remove the pan from the heat, let stand for 5 minutes to absorb the water, then fluff the couscous with a fork. Allow couscous to cool.
- Place the onion, cooled couscous, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and garbanzos into a salad bowl, and stir lightly to combine.
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, curry powder, and salt and pepper until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad, mix again lightly, and sprinkle with bacon bits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 282.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
CURRIED ROASTED VEGETABLE AND COUSCOUS SALAD
Toss curried roasted vegetable and couscous with mixed greens and a yogurt-lime dressing.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss the carrots and cauliflower with 3 tablespoons of the oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Combine the curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon each of the coriander and cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper and sprinkle over the vegetables. Spread in a single layer and roast, stirring once or twice, until crisp-tender and lightly charred in spots, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
- Bring 2/3 cup water to a boil. Add the couscous, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each coriander and cumin, and a pinch of salt. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Stir together the yogurt, 1/4 cup water, lime juice, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Mix the roasted vegetables with the couscous. Drizzle in half the dressing and toss to coat. Toss the greens in the remaining dressing with salt to taste and put on top of the couscous mixture.
CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cauliflower: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet liberally with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, toss the cauliflower and olive oil together until coated. Put in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast until golden and tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- Salad: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth, curry powder and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and allow the couscous to absorb the liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large serving bowl. Stir in the cooked cauliflower, cranberries, cashews, cucumber, parsley, and lemon zest. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil and curry powder until smooth. Whisk in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Just before serving, add the dressing to the salad and toss well to coat.
CURRIED COUSCOUS
Steps:
- Place the couscous in a medium bowl. Melt the butter in the boiling water and pour over the couscous. Cover tightly and allow the couscous to soak for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, curry, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Pour over the fluffed couscous, and mix well with a fork. Add the carrots, parsley, currants, almonds, scallions, and red onions, mix well, and season to taste. Serve at room temperature.
CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED SWEET CRANBERRIES
For a picnic, there's no way I'm going to pass on making couscous. Instant Couscous so easy, it's almost embarrassing. The only "cooking" involved is boiling some water. I love it! Of course, you need to add some flavor to the couscous, but that's not hard. When you spike it with curry powder, fresh herbs, and a splash of orange and lemon juice, no one will be complaining about blandness. This dish tastes great at room temperature, and that makes it a picnic no-brainer because you can make it hours ahead of time.
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir the couscous, cranberries, curry powder, salt, and sugar together in a heatproof bowl. Bring water (amount will be listed on package directions) to a boil and pour it over the couscous. Add the orange juice. Give it a big stir, cover the bowl tightly and let it stand, giving it a big stir once or twice, until the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Fluff up the couscous with a fork. Add the olive oil, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, and walnuts. Stir around until everything is distributed evenly throughout the couscous. Make up to 2 hours ahead of time and keep at room temperature until you're ready to serve. Check the seasonings just before you serve the salad and add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Note: To toast the walnuts, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree F oven until they turn a shade darker, about 8 minutes.
CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED SWEET CRANBERRIES.
Make and share this Curried Couscous Salad With Dried Sweet Cranberries. recipe from Food.com.
Provided by HankW
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir the couscous, cranberries, curry powder, salt, and sugar together in a heatproof bowl. Bring water (amount will be listed on package directions) to a boil and pour it over the couscous. Add the orange juice. Give it a big stir, cover the bowl tightly and let it stand, giving it a big stir once or twice, until the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Fluff up the couscous with a fork. Add the olive oil, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, and walnuts. Stir around until everything is distributed evenly throughout the couscous. Make up to 2 hours ahead of time and keep at room temperature until you're ready to serve. Check the seasonings just before you serve the salad and add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Note: To toast the walnuts, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree F oven until they turn a shade darker, about 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 393.7, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 12.2, Protein 6.2
CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BACON
Finally, a couscous salad that is not bland! This salad is a great addition to your summer meal, or as a lunch any time of year.
Provided by Groovygal
Categories Pasta Salad
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble the bacon slices, and set aside.
- Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings from the skillet, and cook and stir the onion in the skillet until the edges of the onion begin to turn brown. Set the onion aside.
- Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan, and sprinkle in the couscous. Remove the pan from the heat, let stand for 5 minutes to absorb the water, then fluff the couscous with a fork. Allow couscous to cool.
- Place the onion, cooled couscous, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and garbanzos into a salad bowl, and stir lightly to combine.
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, curry powder, and salt and pepper until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad, mix again lightly, and sprinkle with bacon bits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 282.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BACON
Finally, a couscous salad that is not bland! This salad is a great addition to your summer meal, or as a lunch any time of year.
Provided by Groovygal
Categories Pasta Salad
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble the bacon slices, and set aside.
- Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings from the skillet, and cook and stir the onion in the skillet until the edges of the onion begin to turn brown. Set the onion aside.
- Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan, and sprinkle in the couscous. Remove the pan from the heat, let stand for 5 minutes to absorb the water, then fluff the couscous with a fork. Allow couscous to cool.
- Place the onion, cooled couscous, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and garbanzos into a salad bowl, and stir lightly to combine.
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, curry powder, and salt and pepper until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad, mix again lightly, and sprinkle with bacon bits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 282.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BACON
Finally, a couscous salad that is not bland! This salad is a great addition to your summer meal, or as a lunch any time of year.
Provided by Groovygal
Categories Pasta Salad
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble the bacon slices, and set aside.
- Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings from the skillet, and cook and stir the onion in the skillet until the edges of the onion begin to turn brown. Set the onion aside.
- Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan, and sprinkle in the couscous. Remove the pan from the heat, let stand for 5 minutes to absorb the water, then fluff the couscous with a fork. Allow couscous to cool.
- Place the onion, cooled couscous, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and garbanzos into a salad bowl, and stir lightly to combine.
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, curry powder, and salt and pepper until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad, mix again lightly, and sprinkle with bacon bits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 282.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
COUSCOUS AND BACON
Make and share this Couscous and Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Candy in Tyrone
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fry the bacon in a large saucepan for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp and brown.
- Add the onion and sauté until soft.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and fry gently until the skin begins to break.
- Add the couscous and pour over the over stock.
- Put the lid on the pan, remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Stir in half the cheese and sprinkle the rest on the top. Serve with a green salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 764.9, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 68.8, Sodium 1124.2, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 3.9, Protein 26.6
CURRIED COUSCOUS AND GARBANZO BEAN SALAD
Categories Salad Bean Ginger Onion Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Feta Curry Summer Couscous Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir curry powder in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Mix in 2 1/4 cups water and salt. Add vegetables. Bring to boil; cover and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix in couscous. Cover and let stand until couscous softens, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer couscous to large bowl. Mix in garbanzos, oil, vinegar, and ginger. Cool to room temperature. Add feta and green onions; toss. Season with salt and pepper.
CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED SWEET CRANBERRIES
Recipe by Dave Lieberman. You can use any Barley or Quinoa for this as well. I found this on the foodnetwork website, decided to try it because of all the rave reviews. I used pearl barley and also added some honey. I mixed everything but the barley, cranberries and walnuts separately and then tossed with the warm barley. If you want a little kick, I suggest adding some cayenne. This is delicious. Don't be thrown off by the curry, I don't even like curry and love this salad.
Provided by tasteeone
Categories Grains
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir the couscous, cranberries, curry powder, salt, and sugar together in a heatproof bowl. Bring water (amount will be listed on package directions) to a boil and pour it over the couscous. Add the orange juice. Give it a big stir, cover the bowl tightly and let it stand, giving it a big stir once or twice, until the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Fluff up the couscous with a fork. Add the olive oil, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, and walnuts. Stir around until everything is distributed evenly throughout the couscous. Make up to 2 hours ahead of time and keep at room temperature until you're ready to serve. Check the seasonings just before you serve the salad and add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Note: To toast the walnuts, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree F oven until they turn a shade darker, about 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.7, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 590.8, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 6, Sugar 17.6, Protein 9.3
CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD
This is a unique side dish that's perfect for a warm summer evening. I created this for RSC #7. Add as much or as little curry as you please. You can use a red bell pepper instead of green, but the green makes for a more colorful salad. One reviewer also enjoyed this salad after adding a can of tuna. See the note in parentheses to make this dairy-free.
Provided by Kree6528
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place couscous in a large bowl and pour boiling water over the top. Let it soak for 10 minutes to swell the grains, then fluff it with a fork.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the couscous and stir well to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 236.4, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 9
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor, such as fresh vegetables, flavorful bacon, and a good-quality curry powder.
- If you don't have any cooked bacon, you can cook it in a pan over medium heat until crispy, or in the oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
- If you don't have any vegetable broth, you can use chicken broth or water instead.
- To make the salad ahead of time, cook the couscous and bacon according to the recipe, then let them cool completely. Store the couscous and bacon in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve the salad, combine the couscous, bacon, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
This curried couscous salad is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, along with the crunch of the vegetables and bacon, makes this salad a real crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy salad recipe, give this curried couscous salad a try.
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