"Susan's Couscous Salad" is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the nutty flavor of couscous with a medley of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy dressing. This delightful salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light and refreshing meal on a hot summer day. With its vibrant colors and textures, "Susan's Couscous Salad" is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
COOL COUSCOUS SALAD
Steps:
- Make the couscous according to the directions. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Transfer the couscous to a large bowl and let cool.
- To the couscous, add the artichoke quarters, cherry tomatoes, scallion, chickpeas, cucumber and mint.
- Remove the breasts from the roast chicken - reserve the rest of the chicken for another use. Remove skin and cut the breasts into small pieces. Add the chicken to the couscous.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved lemon juice, olive oil and the reserved artichoke liquid. Season with salt, pepper, and a little cayenne pepper, to taste. Pour this dressing over the couscous mixture and toss lightly to combine.
SUSAN'S COUSCOUS SALAD
Steps:
- Prepare couscous per box instructions except DO NOT add margarine/oil. Do add black pepper to water.
- In large bowl, add prepared couscous and all other ingredients except feta cheese.
- Refrigerate overnight. Add feta cheese when ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
TUNISIAN COUSCOUS SALAD WITH GRILLED SAUSAGES
This comes from one of my Food and Wine cookbooks. Use whatever kind of sausages you like: hot, mild or a combination. They say to serve this with an Australian Shiraz. I'm posting it for ZWT3. Now I just have to go look up where Tunisia is! LOL. (It is in North Africa between Algeria and Libya)
Provided by dicentra
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large frying pan with a lid, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic, couscous, cumin, cayenne, and ½ teaspoon of the salt to the pan.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the couscous starts to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomato juice and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover, remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the couscous to a platter or large glass bowl to cool.
- Meanwhile, heat the broiler. Coat the sausages with ½ tablespoon of the oil.
- Broil the sausages, turning occasionally, until completely cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. When the sausages are cool enough to handle, cut them into thin slices.
- Toss the cooled couscous with the lemon juice and the remaining oil, salt and tomato. Top with the sausages and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.2, Fat 48.5, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 64.7, Sodium 1980.3, Carbohydrate 54.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 30.1
COUSCOUS SALAD
Provided by Bryan Miller
Categories salads and dressings, side dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a pot, bring the water, salted, to a boil and add couscous and stir with fork. Remove from heat. The couscous, which will have absorbed all of the water, will be soft but should not be sticky.
- In separate pot put wine, garlic, onion, parsley. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.
- Add mussels to second pot. Cover and cook until mussels open, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Cut lettuce leaves into 1/2-inch strips. Dice scallions and celery coarsely. Slice tomatoes.
- Remove mussels from shells. Drain all juice into pot with white wine.
- In a salad bowl arrange couscous, lettuce, tomatoes, mussels, celery and scallions.
- To make dressing, strain the wine-mussel juice mixture and mix about half of it with olive oil and juice from one lemon, or to taste. Salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 712, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1818 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
SUSAN'S SALAD
My sister's name is Susan and she'd love this salad. It is delicously flavorful and colorful! I found this while surfing for a request -- Colavita.com.
Provided by Manami
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 6-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix Good Seasons Italian Dressing according to package directions, using Colavita Extra Virgin Olive OIl and Colavita Balsamic Vinegar.
- Toss all salad ingredients together with approximately 1/2 cup of mixed dressing.
- You will need to adjust the amount of dressing, according to your taste.
- Serve as a side salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.4, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 141.7, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 7.9, Protein 3.1
BLACK EYED SUSAN SALAD
Black eyed peas with corn and other veggies with a sweet and sour dressing that keeps getting better the longer it sits.
Provided by Shults3
Categories Salad Beans Bean and Corn Salad Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the black-eyed peas, corn, pimentos, celery, and onion in a mixing bowl; set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the vegetable oil until the dressing emulsifies. Stir the dressing into the vegetables until evenly coated. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 319.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your couscous salad. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tender herbs.
- Cook the couscous properly: Couscous is a delicate grain, so it's important to cook it carefully. Follow the package directions for the best results.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork: Once the couscous is cooked, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains and make it light and airy.
- Let the couscous cool before adding other ingredients: This will help to prevent the salad from becoming too mushy.
- Add a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, color, and nutrients to couscous salad. Some popular vegetables to use include tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and zucchini.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs add a burst of flavor to couscous salad. Some popular herbs to use include parsley, cilantro, and mint.
- Add some protein: Protein can help to make couscous salad a more filling meal. Some popular protein sources to use include grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Dress the salad with a flavorful dressing: A good dressing can really bring all the flavors of couscous salad together. Some popular dressings to use include olive oil and vinegar, lemon vinaigrette, or tahini sauce.
Conclusion:
Couscous salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a couscous salad that is both flavorful and nutritious.
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