Best 5 Whole Wheat Mhamsa Couscous Salad Recipes

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Whole wheat mhamsa couscous salad is a satisfying and flavorful dish that combines the wholesome goodness of whole wheat couscous with the vibrant flavors of Moroccan spices and vegetables. This salad is a perfect choice for a light and healthy lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled meats or fish. The combination of textures and flavors in this salad is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WHOLE WHEAT MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD



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Provided by The Food Kooky

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup dry whole wheat couscous (you can find it at Trader Joe's)
½ tsp salt
½ medium sized red onion
½ medium sized seedless English cucumber
1 big tomato (or two small ones)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ lemon (juice and zest)
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dry oregano

Steps:

  • Add ½ cup of water to a pot and bring it to boil. Once the water is boiling add ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ of dry couscous to the pot. Stir well, cover the pot and remove it from the stove. Let it sit covered for 5 minutes or until all the water is absorbed by the couscous. Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool.
  • Chop the onion, cucumber and the tomato finely and add them to a salad bowl.
  • Chop the parsley and the mint (stems removed) and add them to the same bowl.
  • When the couscous is completely cooled down add it to the bowl with the vegetables and herbs and stir well.
  • Season the salad with the lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, dry oregano and olive oil and stir well. Add more salt if needed.

WHOLE WHEAT M'HAMSA COUSCOUS SALAD



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Couscous is a great alternative to pasta because it cooks so quickly. This recipe is made with M'hamsa couscous, a hand-rolled sun-dried couscous from Tunisia that has an especially toasty flavor. You could, however, substitute any brand. Delicata squash is wonderful because its skin is edible, but this dish would be just as terrific made with roasted butternut squash. Recipe found at reddding.com. Serves 2 to 3 as a main dish, or 5 to 6 as a side dish.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 delicata squash or 1 butternut squash
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups broth
1 cup m'hamsa couscous or 1 cup whole wheat couscous
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil
3 scallions, chopped
2 -3 sprigs fresh parsley, minced
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, minced
juice 1 lemon
salt and pepper
1/3 cup feta cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • With a sharp knife, cut delicata in half lengthwise. (Don't worry about peeling; the skin is edible.), scoop out the seeds, and cut each half into 1/2-inch segments, creating moon-shaped pieces that have slight bumps around the curve.
  • Arrange pieces in a single layer in a metal baking pan and coat with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt gently and place in oven; roast 10 minutes. Using a spatula, turn the squash in the pan so that the light sides are now touching the pan and the brown sides are facing up.
  • Continue roasting, turning every 7 to 10 minutes until both sides of the squash pieces are golden, (about 25 to 30 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, bring water or broth to a boil over high heat, add couscous, stir, cover and return to boil.
  • Turn off heat and let the couscous rest for 7 to 10 minutes, then fluff with fork.
  • Toss couscous with remaining olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions and parsley and mint.
  • Add lemon juice and roasted squash, and toss again.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, and top with feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729.4, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 335.4, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 15.9

WHOLE-WHEAT COUSCOUS SALAD



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Roasted beets and lots of greens make this a healthful salad as well as a colorful presentation for any table.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 beets (3/4 pound), scrubbed
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (3 ounces)
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat couscous (4 1/4 cups cooked)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive-cured olive oil (See Cook's Note)
1 cucumber (8 ounces), chopped in 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup chopped mint
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 bunch watercress (3 ounces), leaves only
4 wedges Spiced Preserved Lemons, rinsed and thinly sliced
Olive-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Wrap beets in foil, and bake in a 450 degrees oven for 30 to 60 minutes, until tender when pierced with tip of a knife. Unwrap, let cool enough to handle, and peel. Cut the beets into 1/2-inch pieces, and set aside.
  • Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add onion and cumin, cover, and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add couscous, boiling water, salt, and pepper; stir. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit 15 minutes, until fluffy when mixed with a fork. Transfer to large bowl, add remaining ingredients, and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 8 g, Sodium 852 g

WHOLE-WHEAT COUSCOUS SALAD



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup whole-wheat couscous
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, cut in a fine julienne
1/2 large ripe tomato, cut in small cubes
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Salt to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Follow couscous package directions for proper amount of water. When water boils, add couscous and cumin, cover and cook as directed. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, ripe tomato, scallions and salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 265, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 19 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

COUSCOUS SALAD



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Delicious salad, cool and refreshing. The addition of the feta cheese adds a nice tang. I have used both regular and whole wheat couscous and they are both delicious.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Grains

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

14 ounces chicken broth
1/4 cup water
10 ounces couscous
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
3 green onions, sliced thin
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring broth and water to boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in couscous.
  • Cover.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • DRESSING: Whisk sugar, dijon mustard, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar together.
  • Whisk in olive oil slowly.
  • Transfer couscous to a large bowl and fluff with fork to separate the grains.
  • Add tomatoes, cucumbers, green onion and feta cheese.
  • Add dressing and toss.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 400.7, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 10.4

Tips:

  • To make the couscous, use boiling water and a 1:1 ratio of couscous to water. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
  • To make the salad, combine the cooked couscous, chopped vegetables, herbs, and dressing. Stir to combine.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It can be served as a side dish or a main course.
  • For a heartier salad, add cooked chickpeas, lentils, or quinoa.
  • For a more flavorful salad, use a variety of vegetables, such as roasted red peppers, zucchini, or eggplant.
  • If you don't have whole wheat mhamsa, you can use regular couscous or another type of grain, such as quinoa or rice.

Conclusion:

This Whole Wheat Mhamsa Couscous Salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It's packed with flavor from the fresh vegetables, herbs, and dressing. You will love how easy it is to make and how versatile it is. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a potluck or picnic.

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