CORN & TOMATO COUSCOUS SALAD
Ultimate summer salad when corn is in season, fresh cilantro from the market and tomatoes are at their peak. Serve this salad along with grilled pork tenderloin. You can easily turn it into a main course by adding sliced grilled chicken and serve on a bed of leafy greens. Recipe from Jills Table.
Provided by StreetChef
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or dutch oven, bring the water to a boil along with 1 teaspoons of vegetable oil. Add the couscous and stir.
- Cover. Remove pot from heat and let sit for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
- Cook the corn in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vegtable oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Add corn, peppers, red onion and dressing to the couscous.
- Salad may be made up to this point one day ahead and refrigerated.
- Add the tomatoes and cilantro and toss until well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- If fresh corn is not availabel, use frozen. For a more nutritious dish, use whole wheat Haida couscous.
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Andrew Joel
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover corn and tomatoes. I also like to add a can of black beans or corn for extra protein.
Waqar Bhatti
[email protected]This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning or a more flavorful dressing.
Namuwong Aidah
[email protected]I was looking for a light and refreshing salad to serve at a summer party, and this corn, tomato, and couscous salad fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make ahead of time and the flavors really came together nicely. My guests loved it!
Dineth Yashoda
[email protected]Yum! This salad was so easy to make and packed with flavor. I used fresh corn from my garden and ripe tomatoes from the farmers market. The dressing was a perfect complement to the salad, and the feta cheese added a nice salty touch. I will definitel
Hussein Hajji Mohamed
[email protected]This corn, tomato, and couscous salad was a hit at my summer picnic! The combination of sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and fluffy couscous was refreshing and flavorful. I loved the addition of feta cheese and fresh herbs, which gave the salad a nice tan