Whole Wheat Couscous Salad Recipes

ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium (2-quart) saucepan. Add the couscous, return to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
• In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Taste and add additional seasoning as desired. While the couscous is still warm, add it to the bowl and toss to coat. Place in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to allow the couscous to cool.
• When ready to serve, add the remaining ingredients: arugula, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and mint. Toss to combine. Serve cold or at room temperature.

WHOLE WHEAT ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH RATATOUILLE, MOZZARELLA AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar with some salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. Place the eggplant, bell peppers, and zucchini in a large shallow baking dish, add half the vinaigrette, cover and let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 2 tablespoons kosher salt and the couscous and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well and rinse quickly with cool water, drain again and transfer to a bowl.
• Remove the vegetables from the marinade, season with salt and pepper and grill until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the vegetables to a cutting board and coarsely chop. Add the grilled vegetables, tomatoes, basil and oregano to the couscous. Add the remaining vinaigrette, season with salt and pepper and toss. Top with the mozzarella and parsley leaves.

WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In large heatproof bowl, combine couscous, raisins, cinnamon, allspice and turmeric .
• Pour in 2 cups (500 mL) boiling water; cover and let stand until absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Let cool.
• Add chickpeas, red pepper, green onions, pistachios, vinegar, mint, salt and pepper; toss with fork to combine.
• Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

WHOLE-WHEAT COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Follow couscous package directions for proper amount of water. When water boils, add couscous and cumin, cover and cook as directed. Remove from heat.
• Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, ripe tomato, scallions and salt, if desired.

WHOLE-WHEAT COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Wrap beets in foil, and bake in a 450 degrees oven for 30 to 60 minutes, until tender when pierced with tip of a knife. Unwrap, let cool enough to handle, and peel. Cut the beets into 1/2-inch pieces, and set aside.
• Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add onion and cumin, cover, and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add couscous, boiling water, salt, and pepper; stir. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit 15 minutes, until fluffy when mixed with a fork. Transfer to large bowl, add remaining ingredients, and toss.

WHOLE WHEAT M'HAMSA COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• With a sharp knife, cut delicata in half lengthwise. (Don't worry about peeling; the skin is edible.), scoop out the seeds, and cut each half into 1/2-inch segments, creating moon-shaped pieces that have slight bumps around the curve.
• Arrange pieces in a single layer in a metal baking pan and coat with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt gently and place in oven; roast 10 minutes. Using a spatula, turn the squash in the pan so that the light sides are now touching the pan and the brown sides are facing up.
• Continue roasting, turning every 7 to 10 minutes until both sides of the squash pieces are golden, (about 25 to 30 minutes).
• Meanwhile, bring water or broth to a boil over high heat, add couscous, stir, cover and return to boil.
• Turn off heat and let the couscous rest for 7 to 10 minutes, then fluff with fork.
• Toss couscous with remaining olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions and parsley and mint.
• Add lemon juice and roasted squash, and toss again.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, and top with feta.