Best Grape Celery And Couscous Salad Recipes

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SWEET AND SPICY COUSCOUS SALAD WITH GRAPES



Sweet and Spicy Couscous Salad with Grapes image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups instant couscous
1 cup seedless California grapes
1/2 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds
1/2 cup dried apricots, sliced
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/8 cup fresh mint, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a boil in a medium saucepan and stir in couscous. Remove pan from heat and cover. Let couscous stand until cool, then fluff with a fork into a large bowl. Stir in grapes, pine nuts, apricots, green onions, parsley and mint. Add remaining Ingredients and let flavors marry for 30 minutes before serving.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CURRANTS, PINE NUTS, AND CELERY



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This couscous salad is just right for a late summer barbecue.

Categories     Gourmet     Couscous     Celery     Salad     Side

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned chicken broth
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 1/2 cups diced celery
2/3 cup dried currants, plumped in hot water for 15 minutes and drained
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted lightly
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet melt the butter with the saffron over moderate heat, stirring, add the stock, and bring the liquid to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover the skillet, and remove it from the heat. Let the mixture stand for 4 minutes and transfer it to a ceramic or glass bowl, breaking up any lumps with a fork.
  • Add the celery, the currants, the scallions, the pine nuts, and the parsley and toss the mixture to combine it. In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice and the cinnamon, add the oil in a slow stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss the salad, and season it with salt and pepper.
  • Do Ahead
  • The salad may be made a day ahead and kept covered and chilled. Transfer the salad to a portable container.

GRAPE, CELERY, AND COUSCOUS SALAD



Grape, Celery, and Couscous Salad image

This refreshing and crunchy side dish is a great substitute for rice or potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup Israeli couscous
1 teaspoon grated orange zest plus 2 tablespoons juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1/2 pound halved red seedless grapes
3 thinly sliced stalks celery plus 1/2 cup celery leaves

Steps:

  • Cook couscous according to package instructions. Whisk together orange zest plus juice, olive oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with couscous, grapes, and celery stalks and leaves; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

COUSCOUS WITH CELERY, PARSLEY AND RED-WINE VINEGAR



Couscous With Celery, Parsley and Red-Wine Vinegar image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, quick, one pot, side dish

Time 15m

Yield A side dish for 4 (or 2, with leftovers)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups beef broth
1 cup couscous
5 tender inner stalks celery
4 large sprigs parsley, stems removed
1/4 cup safflower oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the beef broth to a boil. Place the couscous in a medium serving bowl. Pour the boiling broth over the couscous, cover with a lid or plastic wrap and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Finely chop the celery and parsley, then scrape them over the couscous. Sprinkle with oil and vinegar, then stir until well mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let sit 5 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning once more before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1241, UnsaturatedFat 50 grams, Carbohydrate 148 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 2198 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

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