LEMON AND HERB COUSCOUS
From inspiredtaste.com: "We love this light couscous salad - it doubles as a side, can be the main event or works well topped with grilled chicken or Adam's favorite, shrimp! With lots of texture from crisp cucumber, sweet tomatoes, crunchy nuts and raisins, this is certainly one of our favorites. You can even make it ahead of time. This salad is delicious when eaten straight away, but you can also make the salad, cover it and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. This way all the flavors to marry and mingle, making for an even more delicious salad. One note, here. If you are planning to make ahead of time, keep the tomatoes and walnuts separate until you;re ready to serve. This way they will remain crisp."
Provided by Paris D
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring about 2 quarts of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil. Add couscous and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain.
- While the couscous cooks, in a small bowl, mix the oil, mustard, honey, lemon juice and zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Add cooked and drained couscous to a large bowl. Pour dressing over warm couscous; mix well.
- Add cucumber, tomato, herbs, raisins and walnuts to the couscous and stir. Taste for seasoning and add salt and/or pepper as needed.
- Enjoy warm or cover then refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 16.9, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 7
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Gita Ghimire
[email protected]This recipe is a good starting point, but it needs some tweaking to make it really great. I would recommend experimenting with different combinations of herbs and spices to find a flavor profile that you like.
Blessed Takudzwa
[email protected]I would make this recipe again, but I would make a few changes. I would add more lemon and herbs, and I would use a pre-cooked couscous to save time.
sm jonaid
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Mirza Saadi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for a weeknight meal. I would recommend using a pre-cooked couscous to save time.
Mercy Ateo
[email protected]The couscous was a bit dry, even though I followed the recipe exactly. I would recommend adding a little more water or broth.
Jeyaseelan Komahan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more lemon and herbs, or maybe some diced vegetables.
Mahmood Mahfouz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the couscous turned out perfect. It was light and fluffy, and the lemon and herbs added a nice flavor.
Simon Emmanuel
[email protected]This couscous was so easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of lemon and herbs, and the couscous was cooked perfectly.
Glenda Bohanon
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. The couscous was light and fluffy, and the lemon and herbs gave it a delicious flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy side dish.
Small Singer Noyon
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the bright and flavorful couscous, and it was a nice change from the usual rice or pasta dishes.
Dc Ms
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon and herbs added so much flavor, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!
Anarud Mahato
[email protected]Great recipe! Easy to follow and the couscous turned out fluffy and flavorful.
min pal
[email protected]This lemon and herb couscous was a delightful dish! The flavors were bright and fresh, and the couscous was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the toasted almonds, which added a nice crunch and nutty flavor.