ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD WITH GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES

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Try serving this Israeli couscous salad with grilled summer vegetables alongside crisp sautéed soft-shell crabs-both recipes from chef Alfred Portale-for a delicious summer meal your whole family will enjoy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise
1 Japanese eggplant, halved lengthwise
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings
1 medium red bell pepper
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for vegetables
1 1/4 cups Israeli couscous
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground sumac
1 cup small grape tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Season zucchini, squash, eggplant, onion, and red pepper with salt and pepper. Lightly brush vegetables with oil.
  • Place zucchini and squash on grill pan and cook, turning once, 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. Place eggplant on grill pan and cook, turning once, until nicely caramelized and tender, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to plate with zucchini and squash. Place onion on grill pan and cook, turning once, 4 minutes per side; transfer to plate with zucchini, squash, and eggplant.
  • Place red pepper on grill and cook until all sides are charred, about 10 minutes. Place the pepper in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; let steam 10 to 15 minutes. Remove pepper from bowl and peel using a paring knife. Cut pepper in half, remove stem and discard seeds; transfer pepper to plate with zucchini, squash, eggplant, and onion.
  • Cut all vegetables into bite-size pieces; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot filled with water to a boil over high heat. Add salt and return to a boil. Add couscous and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and place couscous in a large serving bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add grilled vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, and basil; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, and sumac powder. Slowly whisk in remaining 1/4 cup oil; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over couscous salad and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.

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