Best Couscous Salad With Corn And Red Bell Pepper Recipes

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RAINBOW BELL PEPPER COUSCOUS



Rainbow Bell Pepper Couscous image

This super-easy side dish can be served warm, but it's also delicious chilled and served as a salad.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 large shallot or 1/2 small red onion, minced
3 medium red, yellow, green or orange bell peppers or a mix, finely diced
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup whole wheat couscous
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 2/3 cup water, the bell peppers, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the peppers just begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the couscous, immediately cover and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Transfer to a platter or large bowl and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

MEXICAN-STYLE COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED CORN



Mexican-Style Couscous with Roasted Corn image

A dish inspired by the fresh food of the summer. Can be served as a side dish warm or cold. Goes great with chicken or any Mexican-style dish. We use it as a burrito filling also.

Provided by Tim

Categories     Couscous

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ears fresh corn
2 cups couscous
4 stalks green onion, chopped
½ medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chicken stock
½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
½ medium lime, juiced
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil or basil chiffonade
1 pinch chili-lime seasoning, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Trim and partially shuck corn by cutting off any long silk from the top and removing and discarding the outer layer of husk.
  • Place corn directly on the middle rack of the preheated oven and roast for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove and discard husks and silk. Slice kernels off with a knife.
  • While the corn is roasting, place couscous in a heat-proof bowl with green onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and olive oil.
  • Bring chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour boiling stock over couscous mixture and cover tightly with foil. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir in roasted corn kernels, cotija cheese, lime juice, and basil. Season with chili-lime seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 365.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

COUSCOUS, CORN, AND BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SALAD



Couscous, Corn, and Black Bean Chicken Salad image

This is one of my favorite salads, and is a great way to use leftover chicken! The flavor combination of all the veggies and pop of vinegar makes this couscous salad really stand out. Refrigerating is optional. Bon appetit!

Provided by Cooking Fox

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 ½ cups cooked and cubed rotisserie chicken
½ red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring water and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a boil in a medium pot over high heat. Add couscous; quickly lower heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Whisk balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until dressing is evenly combined.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork and place in a large, shallow bowl. Add black beans, corn, chicken, and red bell pepper. Fold salad together and pour in the dressing in 3 batches, mixing well after each addition. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 429 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

COUSCOUS WITH CORN AND RED PEPPER



Couscous With Corn And Red Pepper image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces whole red pepper or 7 ounces chopped red pepper (ready cut), about 1 3/4 cups
1 large clove garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 cup frozen corn niblets
Fresh basil
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash, trim, seed and chop the whole pepper; mince the garlic.
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick pot; saute pepper and garlic in hot oil until pepper begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
  • Bring water to boil in the pot, covered. Add couscous and corn; reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook about 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender.
  • Meanwhile, wash, dry and chop basil to make 1 tablespoon and add to cooked couscous with salt. Add pepper and garlic and mix well.

COUSCOUS SALAD



Couscous Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chicken stock
10 ounces instant couscous
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 small red onion, peeled, diced
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, diced
1 bunch green onions, minced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
  • Place the couscous in a large, heatproof bowl. Stir in the salt and the cinnamon. Pour the boiling stock over the couscous mixture, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove cover, fluff couscous and allow to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice and zest, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and green onions. Add the cooled couscous and toss until well blended. Stir in the cilantro leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD



Black Bean and Couscous Salad image

This is a great salad for a buffet, with interesting textures and southwest flavors combined in one delicious salad. Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon ground cumin
8 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2 quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin. Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn and beans and toss to coat.
  • Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 414.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BLACK BEAN, CORN, AND QUINOA SALAD



Black Bean, Corn, and Quinoa Salad image

This is a wonderful Southwestern style salad that is quick and easy to make.

Provided by tarnapx

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
lime, zested
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in corn. Cover and let stand until corn is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk lime juice, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cumin together in a large bowl. Whisk in avocado oil. Add black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in quinoa and corn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 622.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CORN AND BELL PEPPER SALAD



Corn and Bell Pepper Salad image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Low Cal     Corn     Bell Pepper     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled or tripled

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 10-ounce package frozen whole kernel corn, cooked according to package directions, drained
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons (generous) chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and fresh ground pepper
Red lettuce leaves
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Mix first 8 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place red lettuce leaves on plates. Spoon salad onto lettuce. Top with fresh cilantro sprigs and serve.

RED BELL PEPPER COUSCOUS



Red Bell Pepper Couscous image

Posted for ZWT - NA*ME. ETA : I made it on July 26, 2011. I used chicken broth and used only red bell pepper. We loved it.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Onions

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell peppers or 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup couscous

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat oil at medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until veggies have softened.
  • Pour the vegetable broth in the saucepan and bring to boil. Add couscous and stir. Cover and remove from the heat. Let rest 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

SUMMER GARDEN COUSCOUS SALAD



Summer Garden Couscous Salad image

This couscous salad makes the most of summer's bounty. I used to prepare it with a mayonnaise dressing, but lightened it with lemon vinaigrette. It's even better now! -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place corn in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 6-9 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, cheese, onion and parsley. Drain corn and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut the kernels from the cobs. Add to cucumber mixture. Stir in couscous., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled.

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