Second Time Around Couscous Salad Recipes

SECOND TIME AROUND BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the beef with as much horseradish mayonnaise as you like to season and moisten the beef. If you have no mayonnaise leftover, then toss with a vinaigrette to which you add mustard and some horseradish. Fold in the peppers and season to taste with salt and pepper. Center the beef on a bed of watercress or arugula leaves lightly tossed with olive oil.

"SECOND TIME AROUND" COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine the couscous, scallion, celery, chicken and peas.
• In another mixing bowl combine blue cheese, mayonnaise, mustard and rice vinegar to taste; season with salt and pepper.
• Stir the blue cheese mixture into the couscous and plate.

CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED SWEET CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Stir the couscous, cranberries, curry powder, salt, and sugar together in a heatproof bowl. Bring water (amount will be listed on package directions) to a boil and pour it over the couscous. Add the orange juice. Give it a big stir, cover the bowl tightly and let it stand, giving it a big stir once or twice, until the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Fluff up the couscous with a fork. Add the olive oil, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, and walnuts. Stir around until everything is distributed evenly throughout the couscous. Make up to 2 hours ahead of time and keep at room temperature until you're ready to serve. Check the seasonings just before you serve the salad and add salt and pepper, to taste.
• Note: To toast the walnuts, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree F oven until they turn a shade darker, about 8 minutes.

FRESH COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a small sauce pan, blanch the green beans by boiling in liberally salted water for 3 minutes. Drain and cool. In a medium bowl, mix the couscous, beans, tomatoes, shallot, cheese and dressing until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, toss in the basil.