Best 7 Israeli Couscous Tomato And Mozzarella Salad Recipes

ISRAELI COUSCOUS, BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine finely chopped tomatoes, garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Add beans and Israeli couscous and toss together. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes (or longer).
• Meanwhile, place chopped onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Soak 5 minutes, drain and rinse. Drain on paper towels and add to couscous and bean mixture. Add basil, chives, and pepper, and toss together.
• Line plates or a platter with lettuce leaves. Top with salad. Sprinkle feta over the top and serve.

ISRAELI TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, parsley, and mint together in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Halve cherry tomatoes.
• In a large bowl combine the tomato, mozzarella, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic, toss well then refrigerate, covered, to marinate for 30 minutes
• Cook couscous according to directions.
• Rinse Couscous with cold water until cool.
• Toss Couscous and Basil with tomato and mozzarella mixture.
• Garnish with whole basil leaves serve.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup Israeli couscous (or other small pasta or grain) according to package directions; toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Meanwhile, prepare Grilled Tomatoes (see recipe). Brush 1/2 head radicchio with oil; grill over high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, 5-8 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop. Toss with tomatoes, 1/4 thinly sliced small red onion, and couscous; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with shaved ricotta salata, chopped toasted almonds, and fresh parsley and oregano leaves.

TOMATO & MOZZARELLA COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Tip the couscous into a large bowl along with the pesto and crumble over the stock cube. Pour over 2 teacups (about 400ml/14fl oz) boiling water and give it a good stir to dissolve the stock. Cover with cling film and leave to stand for 10 mins until all the water has been absorbed.
• To make the dressing, mix together the olive oil, pesto and lemon juice. When the couscous has swelled up, pour the dressing over and flake through with a fork, breaking up any clumps. Toss in the mozzarella, tomato and rocket, then serve.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth, Israeli couscous, and quinoa in a saucepan. Bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Spoon into a large dish. Gently spread out and let cool completely, about 15 minutes.
• Drizzle olive oil over couscous. Fluff with a fork until incorporated. Add corn, spring onions, red bell pepper, parsley, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate until well chilled.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preparation: Roast tomatoes and garlic as follows. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and place CUT SIDE UP on a roaster pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Toss in UNpeeled cloves of garlic. Roast in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or until you see bits of brown around the pan. No need to turn. Hint - you are roasting with the cut side up to allow more liquid to evaporate from the tomatoes.
• Meanwhile, cook Israeli couscous according to package directions. Another grain could be substituted, such as bulgar or barley. You should have about 3 cups cooked. Allow to cool slightly before combining. Hint - you can toss in 1 T. olive oil to keep it from sticking until you are ready to toss the salad.
• Make dressing: combine olive oil, vinegar, soft insides of roasted garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk together.
• Assembly: Combine couscous, olives, edamame beans, parsley and basil with dressing. Gently toss and serve at room temperature, or refrigerate.