Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a delicious and versatile grain that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a perfect base for a light and refreshing salad, and when combined with lemon, mint, peas, feta, and pickled shallots, it creates a flavorful and satisfying meal. This recipe will guide you through the steps of creating this delicious salad, from cooking the couscous to preparing the zesty dressing. With its combination of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, this Israeli couscous salad is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH LEMON, MINT, PEAS, FETA, AND PICKLED SHALL
I'd been looking to find a recipe using Israeli Couscous (not easily found in our little rural town up until recently) and saw this being made on "America's Test Kitchen." It's a wonderful combo of textures and flavors -- hubby raved!
Provided by lecole54
Categories Greens
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring vinegar, sugar, and pinch salt to simmer in small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Remove pan from heat, add shallots, and stir to combine. Cover and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Drain and discard liquid.
- Whisk oil, lemon juice, mustard, pepper flakes, and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in large bowl. Add cooled couscous, arugula, mint, peas, 6 tablespoons pistachios, 1/2 cup feta, and shallots and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and transfer to serving bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup feta and remaining 2 tablespoons pistachios and serve.
- For Israeli Couscous: Heat 2 cups of couscous and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until about half of grains are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add 2-1/2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of saltÍž stir to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed, 9 to 12 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.4, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 371.5, Carbohydrate 85.5, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 10.1, Protein 19.7
ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH LEMON, MINT, PEAS, FETA, AND PICKLED SHALLOTS RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by DreiFromBK
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For efficiency, let the shallots pickle while you prepare the remaining ingredients. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt to a simmer over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add shallots, stir, cover and remove from heat. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes. Drain and roughly chop shallots. Set aside. Using a medium saucepan, heat couscous and oil over medium heat for about 6 minutes or until half the grains are golden brown. Add water and salt, stir. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir. Reduce heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Turn off heat and let stand, still covered for 3 minutes. Next, grab a baking sheet. Spread the couscous in a single layer and cool. Set aside. Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, mustard, red pepper flakes, and salt in a large bowl. Add couscous and toss in dressing. Then add arugula, mint, peas, 1/2 cup feta and shallots. Toss gently. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a pretty bowl. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of feta. Add a squeeze of lemon juice over the salad if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature. This salad is best the day it is made, but does make nice leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. Enjoy!
ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH MINT AND LEMON
A confetti-like pasta, Israeli Couscous, is served with Mint and Lemon and studded with raisins, pine nuts, and scallions.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add couscous, and cook until al dente. Drain, and drizzle with just enough oil to coat. Spread on a baking sheet, and refrigerate 10 minutes.
- Combine couscous and remaining ingredients. Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
CITRUS-INFUSED ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH MINT
Serve this citrus-infused Israeli Couscous side with our Slow-Cooked Lamb with Prunes and Dried Apricots.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat olive oil. Add shallot; cook until translucent but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add couscous; stir to coat with oil. Add stock, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until couscous is soft and all liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Remove couscous from heat; stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.
ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH MINT AND LEMON
This is a very simple recipe, and so very light and flavorful, that everyone can enjoy , the flavor of mint is so light and refreshing in this dish!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring pot of salted water to a boil Add couscous, and cook until al dente, Drain, and drizzle with just enough oil to coat. Spread on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Combine couscous and remaining ingredients. Let stand at room temperature for least 30 minutes before serving.
ISRAELI COUSCOUS, PEAS, PRESERVED LEMONS, MINT & GOAT'S CHEESE
Provided by Itamar Srulovich
Categories Low Fat Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Low Cal Dinner Lunch Goat Cheese Mint Pea Healthy Couscous Parsley Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 2 as a main or 4 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saute pan or non-stick wok. Fry the leeks and garlic on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes to soften, then add the salt and preserved lemon, and stir to combine. Tip in the Israeli couscous and continue frying for another 2 minutes or until the little couscous balls start to go golden.
- Add half the boiling water and the peas. Boil until most of the water has soaked in, then add the rest of the water and cook on a high heat until it has also been sucked up by the couscous.
- Remove from the heat, add the mint and parsley and stir well. Finally crumble the goats' cheese all over and serve.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked Israeli couscous. If using dry couscous, cook it according to the package instructions.
- For the best flavor, use fresh herbs like mint and parsley. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount.
- If you don't have pickled shallots, you can make your own by thinly slicing shallots and soaking them in a mixture of vinegar, water, sugar, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon juice and olive oil to your taste. You can also add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped cucumber, tomatoes, or bell peppers.
- This salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
This Israeli couscous salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. The combination of Israeli couscous, lemon, mint, peas, feta, and pickled shallots is simply irresistible. This salad is a great way to use up leftover Israeli couscous, and it is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It is also a perfect dish to take to a potluck or picnic. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this Israeli couscous salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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