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COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CORN AND RED BELL PEPPER



Couscous Salad with Corn and Red Bell Pepper image

Categories     Salad     Onion     Pasta     Pepper     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Summer     Gourmet     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup fresh corn (cut from about 2 ears)
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
11/4 cups water
2/3 cup couscous
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh coriander sprigs, washed well, spun dry, and chopped fine
cayenne to taste

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté corn, stirring, until golden. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, and 1/4 cup water and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
  • While vegetables are cooking, in a small heavy saucepan bring remaining cup water to a boil and stir in couscous and salt to taste. Cover pan and remove from heat. Let couscous stand 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
  • In a bowl whisk together vinegar, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt to taste until emulsified. Add vegetable mixture, couscous, coriander, and cayenne and toss to combine well.

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

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



Moroccan Couscous Salad with Baby Corn image

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

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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