MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil (1 tablespoon for the tomatoes and 1 tablespoon to toss with the couscous)
4 yellow tomatoes
1 pound Israeli couscous (pearl pasta)
1 red bell pepper, stems and seeds removed and cut brunoise
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, packed plus a few small sprigs for garnish
1 (8-ounce) jar picked cipollini onions
2 English cucumbers, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick disks
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and quartered
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil on the tomatoes (reserving the rest) and roast for about 25 minutes. Remove from oven, allow to cool, and cut into wedges.
  • Boil couscous until al dente as you would for pasta, drain well, and toss with 1 tablespoon reserved olive oil.
  • For the dressing, add the vinegar to a blender and replace the cover. Turn on the blender and through the feed opening add, 1 at a time, the garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper. Leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow thin stream. Set aside briefly.
  • Toss together the couscous, tomatoes, bell pepper, mint leaves, cipollini onions, and cucumber with enough of the dressing to coat. Serve additional dressing on the side.

Amanda Bruner
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are amazing and the couscous is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Charles Tucker
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This is a great recipe! I love the combination of vegetables and the couscous is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Charles Peterson
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Sidahmed Dissaoui
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very versatile. You can add different vegetables or even some grilled chicken.


Karmajani Budha
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I'm not a fan of Mediterranean food, but this salad is an exception. It's so delicious and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ian Masanja
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the couscous was cooked perfectly.


Starr Cecil
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The couscous is light and fluffy and the vegetables are crisp and colorful.


Binod Majhi
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've used different vegetables and even added some grilled chicken. It's always delicious.


Oratile Mooka
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This is my new favorite salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Williams Benjamin
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are incredible and the couscous is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sarita Giri
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rs Fahim Mahmud
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of vegetables and the couscous is cooked perfectly. It's a great side dish or main course.


Amna Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind! The flavors were so good and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmanuel Jackson
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the fresh flavors of the vegetables and the couscous is cooked perfectly.


Md Md Arman
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The colors were so vibrant and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sms khan
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again!


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