Best 7 Layer Couscous Salad Recipes

7-LAYER COUSCOUS SALAD

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This 7-layer couscous salad is an elevated version of one of my favorite go-to lunches. Instead of tossing together the ingredients in a bowl, I layer them in a trifle dish to instantly turn my everyday salad into an elegant centerpiece.

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup organic couscous
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
3 Persian cucumbers (about 10 ounces), sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons (about 2 cups)
16 ounces roasted garlic hummus (about 2 cups) (see Cook's Note)
1/2 medium red onion (about 4 ounces), finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves and stems, roughly chopped
10 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 2 1/4 cups)
12 ounces pitted kalamata olives, halved (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 cups chopped romaine hearts
10 ounces crumbled feta (about 2 cups)

Steps:

Combine the butter with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir to incorporate the melted butter, then stir in the couscous, cover with a tight-fitting lid and remove from the heat. Let stand until the couscous absorbs the water completely and is tender, 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork, transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a medium bowl until emulsified. Transfer the vinaigrette to an airtight container and set aside.
Combine the cucumbers with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the same medium bowl and toss together.
Use a rubber spatula or small offset spatula to spread the hummus on the bottom of a 4-quart round trifle dish. Arrange the cucumbers on top in an even flat layer.
Transfer the couscous to the same medium bowl and stir in the onions, parsley and 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Scatter the mixture over the cucumbers and gently press to flatten into an even layer.
Wipe out the medium bowl and add the tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine. Arrange the tomatoes on top of the couscous, then top with the olives.
Toss the lettuce with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the same medium bowl. Arrange the lettuce on top of the olives, then top with the feta. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette on top and serve immediately.

SEVEN LAYER SALAD

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Make this classic potluck Seven Layer Salad, with layers of veggies, bacon and cheese. This Seven Layer Salad is the best of the layered salads!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Side Dish Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pkg. (16 oz.) salad greens
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
2 green onions, sliced
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
12 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Place greens in large glass bowl; top with layers of celery, peppers, onions and peas.
Spread mayo over peas, completely covering top of salad and sealing to edge of bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
Refrigerate 2 to 12 hours to blend flavors. Toss before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

7-LAYER SALAD

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This salad has been a regular at our church potluck dinners and is always enjoyed by many. I asked for the recipe early on and have made it many times in the past 15 years.

Provided by Kara Parsons

Categories Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

½ head lettuce, torn
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped, or more to taste
3 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
12 ounces cooked crumbled bacon

Steps:

Layer lettuce, cucumber, peas, Cheddar cheese, and egg, respectively, in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Whisk creamy salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; spread over the egg layer. Crumble bacon over dressing layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 128.3 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1005.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g