Best Spicy Couscous Salad Recipes

SPICY COUSCOUS SALAD

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This can be made as a main-dish salad (great for lunchboxes) or as a side dish for roast lamb

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

100g couscous
220g can chickpea , rinsed and drained
100ml hot chicken stock
zest and juice 1 lemon
1 roasted red pepper , chopped
25g flaked toasted almonds
handful mint leaves, chopped
2 tbsp natural Greek yogurt
1 tsp harissa

Steps:

Tip the couscous and chickpeas into a bowl and pour over the stock. Cover and leave for 5-10 mins until the couscous has absorbed the stock. Allow to cool a little. Toss through the lemon zest and juice, pepper, almonds and mint. Spoon into a container, then top with the yogurt and a drizzle of harissa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.14 milligram of sodium

GREEK SALAD WITH COUSCOUS AND SPICY FETA CHEESE

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This is a healthy vegetarian Greek recipe, that can be easily turned into vegan too if you replace the feta cheese with tofu.

Provided by BroChef TV

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (6 ounce) package feta cheese, cubed
1 cup water
1 cup couscous
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
¼ medium red onion, chopped
¼ cup pitted black olives
¼ cup pitted green olives
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

Heat a skillet over low heat. Add oregano and chili powder to the dry, hot skillet; cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and mix with olive oil. Pour over feta cheese and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Pour boiling water over the couscous and wrap it with plastic for 10 minutes.
Stir cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, onion, black and green olives, 2 tablespoons oil, and garlic into the warm couscous.
Mix oil, balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, and soy sauce for the salad dressing together. Pour over salad.
Plate marinated feta and serve dressed salad over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 666.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

SPICY MEXICAN COUSCOUS SALAD

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A spicy leeeeetle salad to serve with a great Mexican meal. Posted for ZWT3. Adapted from a food blog.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package couscous
1/2 teaspoon cumin
15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/4 cups fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup purple onion, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
1 tomatoes, chopped coarsely
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large lime, juice of
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Cook the couscous per package directions.
Add the cumin, black beans, and chopped vegetables and herbs.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over couscous.
Toss lightly until well distributed.

SWEET AND SPICY COUSCOUS SALAD WITH GRAPES

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

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.

SPICY TROPICAL COUSCOUS SALAD

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A nice, refreshing side dish that's perfect when the weather starts to warm up. It's a great side dish for almost any grilled meat!

Provided by RunninLion

Categories Grains

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) box couscous
1/2 cup pineapple, small dice
1/3 cup red onion, small dice
1/2 cup mango, small dice
1/2 cup red bell pepper, small dice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/3 cup cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon scallion, finely sliced
salt & pepper (optional)

Steps:

Cook couscous according to package directions WITHOUT oil or butter.
Fluff couscous with fork and set aside in a bowl to cool.
Add remaining ingredients to cooled couscous and mix well.
Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 6.3, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 6.5

SPICY COUSCOUS AND CHICKPEA SALAD

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Enjoy this easy couscous, Chickpeas and vegetable salad that's ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect side for any meal!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame (soybeans) (from 12-oz bag) or lima beans (from 9-oz bag), thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Green bell peppers, halved, if desired
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Cook couscous in water with 1/4 teaspoon salt as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix Chickpeas, tomatoes, soybeans and cilantro. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
Add cooked couscous to salad; mix well. Pour dressing over salad; stir gently to mix. Spoon salad mixture into halved bell peppers. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET AND SPICY COUSCOUS SALAD

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From the California Table Grape Commission. I have made this as a take to work lunch. Very filling and delicious.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup dried apricot, sliced
1/2 cup sliced green onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Bring 1 cup of chicken broth to a boil; stir in couscous.
Remove from the heat and cover.
Let stand until cool and then fluff with a fork; transfer into a large bowl.
Add in grapes, pine nuts, apricots, green onions, parsley, and mint.
Next add oil, lemon juice, 1/4 cup chicken broth, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and cayenne; let stand for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors mingle; may cover and chill for up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature before serving.