Best 6 Whole Wheat Vegan Couscous Salad Recipes

VEGAN COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Place the dry couscous in a dry pan over medium-low heat. Toast the couscous, stirring frequently and keeping an eye on it as it can burn quickly, until golden brown - 5 to 10 minutes.
• Take the pan off the heat and pour over the vegetable stock or water. Quickly place the lid on the pan. Allow to steam for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and rake a fork through the couscous to separate.
• Transfer to a large bowl. You can serve this salad warm or allow the couscous to cool first. Toss with the chopped vegetables and herb(s) of your choice.
• Serve the salad the Mediterranean way with olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper on the side for each person to dress their salad how they like.

COUSCOUS SALAD

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.

WHOLE WHEAT VEGAN COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
• Mix red onion, carrot, celery, cranberries, green onions, alfalfa sprouts, parsley, and walnuts into the couscous.
• Stir olive oil, apple cider vinegar, basil, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Pour over the couscous mixture. Stir in salt and black pepper.

WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth and curry powder and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Sprinkle dried cranberries on top, cover and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
• Combine onion, celery, red bell pepper, almonds, turkey and mint in a large bowl.
• In a small jar, combine orange juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper and shake vigorously until combined.
• Fluff couscous and cranberries with a fork and add to the bowl with the other ingredients. Pour dressing over all and stir to combine. Let chill for at least an hour to combine the flavors. Serve at room temperature.

WHOLE-WHEAT COUSCOUS SALAD

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.

WHOLE-WHEAT COUSCOUS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Place the couscous in a medium bowl and pour 1 1/2 cups of boiling water over it. Stir, cover, and let it stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, toast the almonds over medium heat until lightly golden, about 3 minutes; remove from heat.
• Uncover the couscous and add the almonds, oil, tomato, parsley, capers, and garlic. Season the mixture with salt and fluff with a fork. Serve at room temperature.