ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND QUINOA SALAD

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A really light and delicious cold salad. You can use the vegetables shown here or get creative and add what you like, but the broth really is a must.

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Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅔ cups chicken broth
1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
⅓ cup quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
1 ear fresh white corn, kernels cut from cob
2 spring onions, finely sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth, Israeli couscous, and quinoa in a saucepan. Bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Spoon into a large dish. Gently spread out and let cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Drizzle olive oil over couscous. Fluff with a fork until incorporated. Add corn, spring onions, red bell pepper, parsley, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate until well chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 433.2 mg, Sugar 2 g

Jackson Mimano
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I'm not sure I would make this salad again.


Ali hasin Ali hasin
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This salad is a bit bland. I think it needs more seasoning.


Westen McDonlad
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I found the instructions for this salad to be a bit confusing.


sibongile relebogile
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This salad is a bit too tangy for my taste.


Terri Scott
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed it in this salad.


Nasir Hissan
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This salad is a great source of protein and fiber.


Muhammad Mehran
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I love the pop of color that the pomegranate seeds add to this salad.


Selbriana Henry
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Sur Faraz
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mithil Hawlader Hawlader
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day!


Tema Tema
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I love the versatility of this salad. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Qauoom Khan
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Tanvir Ahmed
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The Israeli couscous and quinoa add a nice nutty flavor, and the fresh herbs and vegetables give it a bright and refreshing taste.


Rhames Dominick
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of couscous, quinoa, and fresh vegetables was a perfect balance of flavors and textures.