Best Moroccan Couscous Salad With Baby Corn Recipes

SUMMER GARDEN COUSCOUS SALAD

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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

Ingredients

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.

Nutrition Facts :

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BABY CORN

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Make and share this Moroccan Couscous Salad with Baby Corn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories Corn

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 cups couscous, uncooked
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup garbanzo beans, cooked
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup black beans, cooked
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup parsley
1 cup red wine
1/2 yellow onion
4 cloves garlic
1 cup olive oil
2 cups baby corn, cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

Boil couscous in six cups of water; cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes; chill uncovered.
For vinaigrette, place all items, except oil and baby corn, in food processor and drizzle in oil while blending.
Or, finely chop ingredients by hand and blend with a wire whisk.
Mix couscous, baby corn, vinaigrette, and all other ingredients; chill overnight.
Can be served as a side dish or as a meal.
Serve with fresh pita bread and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.1, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 5.4, Sodium 1003.4, Carbohydrate 99.2, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 17

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