Best 7 Curried Roasted Vegetable And Couscous Salad Recipes

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With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, curried roasted vegetable and couscous salad is a culinary masterpiece that delights both the eyes and the palate. This delectable dish combines the earthy flavors of roasted vegetables with the fluffy texture of couscous, all enveloped in a creamy and aromatic curry dressing. A symphony of flavors and textures, this salad is a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or as a standalone vegetarian main course.

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CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons mild curry powder (recommended: Spice Islands)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (10-ounce box) couscous
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped, roasted and lightly salted cashews
1 (4-inch) piece cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 large lemon, zested
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons mild curry powder (recommended: Spice Islands)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

ROASTED VEG & COUSCOUS SALAD



Roasted veg & couscous salad image

Throw together a filling and fragrant couscous salad for a vegetarian lunchbox meal, or double it for a buffet

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course, Side dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 red and 1 yellow pepper , halved and deseeded
½ butternut squash
2 courgettes , thickly sliced
4 garlic cloves , leave skin on
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion , thickly sliced
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp harissa paste
50g whole blanched almonds
250g couscous
300ml hot vegetable stock
zest and juice 1 lemon
20g pack mint , roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut peppers and squash into bite-size pieces (leave skin on the squash). Tip all the veg into a baking tray, add garlic, 2 tbsp oil and seasoning, then mix and roast for 20 mins. Add onion, cumin, harissa and almonds. Roast for another 20 mins, then cool.
  • Put couscous into a large bowl, pour over the stock, cover, then set aside for 10 mins. Fluff up with a fork.
  • In a bowl, mix zest, juice and remaining oil. Squeeze garlic pulp from skins into the bowl, mash well and fold in the mint. Pour over the veg, then toss with the couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.86 milligram of sodium

VEGETABLE CURRY COUSCOUS



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A variety of veggies make this interesting side dish versatile. I like to serve chicken in an apple, onion, and curry sauce over the top and sprinkle it with flaked coconut. Can also be made with quinoa, just adjust cooking time.

Provided by Melissa Conger

Categories     Side Dish     Curry Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ small onion, chopped
1 small leek, cleaned and thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
½ red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 carrot, grated
2 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
½ cup couscous
¼ cup golden raisins
¼ cup dried currants
1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste
1 pinch ground turmeric, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Place vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, leek, celery, red bell pepper, and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a boil, and stir in the carrot, tomatoes, couscous, raisins, and currants. Season with curry powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; bring the mixture back to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Let the couscous stand covered for 5 minutes, and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 288.3 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

ROASTED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD



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Easy roasted vegetables are tossed with couscous, and mixed with olives, fresh herbs, and lemon juice for a delicious summer salad. Feta makes a wonderful addition!

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1 yellow squash, quartered lengthwise
3 portabella mushrooms
2 sweet peppers, halved
8 asparagus spears
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper
1 (10 ounce) box couscous (1 1/2 cups)
2 1/2 cups boiling water or 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 lemon, juice of
4 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil, chives, mint)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted
8 ounces feta cheese, cubed (optional)

Steps:

  • Drizzle olive oil on zucchini, squash, mushrooms, peppers, asparagus, and onion; season with salt & pepper. Grill on med-high heat until tender and skins on peppers are blackened. Cover and allow to cool.
  • Pour boiling water over couscous, cover.
  • Make dressing: combine lemon juice and herbs; whisk in olive oil.
  • Remove skins from peppers, chop. Chop remaining vegetables into bite size pieces.
  • Fluff couscous, add vegetables, dressing, and olives, and stir to combine. Keep cool until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 161.6, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 6.9

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES -- DELIA SMITH



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From Delia Smith's TV series "Summertime". This recipe is most forgiving. If you want to stretch it to serve more, add more roasted veggies. It makes a hearty summer lunch, a great starter, a filling winter side dish paired with warm soup.

Provided by Ciocia Laura

Categories     Greens

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 ounces couscous
18 ounces vegetable stock
assorted roasted vegetables, as desired
1 fennel bulb, roasted and fronds reserved
4 ounces goats' spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs or 4 ounces feta
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 tablespoons lime juice
4 ounces olive oil
4 tablespoons roasted cumin seeds
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 head lettuce
3 cups mesclun
1 cup spinach
1 tablespoon nigella seeds (kalonji)

Steps:

  • Roast desired vegetables in hot oven, 400°F.
  • Toast cumin seeds in hot, heavy pan. Remove to mortar and pestle when toasted. Grind as desired.
  • Prepare couscous by covering couscous with hot vegetable stock.
  • While couscous is plumping, prepare dressing by mixing tomato paste, lime juice, olive oil, cumin seeds and cayenne.
  • Arrange layer of greens on large plate.
  • Arrange roasted vegetables plus fennel over greens.
  • Scatter blobs of goats' cheese over vegetables.
  • Arrange remaining greens and scatter fennel fronds over the top.
  • Sprinkle with nigella seeds.
  • Dress salad at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.9, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 71.8, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 6.4

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND CHICKPEAS



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Aromatic cumin, lemon, and scallions add Middle Eastern allure to this vegetarian salad. Chickpeas and whole-wheat couscous provide complete protein.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound carrots, sliced 3/4 inch thick on the diagonal
1 head cauliflower (3 pounds), cored and cut into florets
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 lemons)
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
6 scallions, thinly sliced
5 ounces baby arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place carrots and cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet; toss with cumin and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread half the vegetables on a second baking sheet. Roast until browned and tender, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating sheets and tossing halfway through. Cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups salted water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand until tender, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; set aside to cool, uncovered.
  • Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice and remaining tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine roasted vegetables with couscous, chickpeas, and scallions. Place arugula on a serving platter, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon dressing. Add remaining dressing to couscous mixture, and toss; serve over arugula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 14 g, Protein 12 g

WARM COUSCOUS AND ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups small carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths
1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
4 large cloves garlic, peeled
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 small butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 cups cooked couscous
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the carrots, onion and garlic in a shallow roasting pan. Stir in 1/4 cup of broth, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes. Stir in the squash and roast until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Place the pan on top of the stove, over medium-high heat. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth. Stir, scraping up all of the bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Lower the heat slightly and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper, chickpeas, cumin and turmeric. Cook until broth is reduced to a sauce consistency, about 3 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Divide among 4 plates and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 576, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1578 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Roast the vegetables until they are slightly caramelized. This will give them a delicious smoky flavor.
  • Make sure the couscous is fluffy before adding it to the salad. You can do this by following the package directions or by cooking it in a rice cooker.
  • Use a flavorful dressing. The dressing is what will bring all the flavors of the salad together. Try using a vinaigrette, a yogurt-based dressing, or a tahini dressing.
  • Add some fresh herbs to the salad. This will brighten up the flavors and add a touch of freshness.

Conclusion:

Curried roasted vegetable and couscous salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The combination of roasted vegetables, couscous, and curry dressing is flavorful and satisfying. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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