Best Ww Couscous Salad Recipes

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WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS SALAD



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A vegetarian spin on a Moroccan classic - served with a spicy tomato broth.

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

0.5 tsp Table salt divided
0.5 cup(s) Uncooked whole wheat couscous quick cooking-variety
15 oz Canned kidney beans rinsed and drained
2 medium Uncooked scallion(s) trimmed and chopped
1 cup(s) Cooked broccoli chopped
0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
0.25 tsp Ground cumin
0.333 cup(s) Canned tomato juice
1 Tbsp White wine vinegar
1 tsp Olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set couscous aside, covered, for 10 minutes. Uncover pan, fluff couscous with a fork and spoon into a serving bowl; let cool to room temperature.
  • When cool, add beans, scallion and broccoli to couscous; toss gently but well.
  • In a small bowl, combine red pepper flakes, cumin, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and tomato juice; stir well. Stir in vinegar and oil, and pour over couscous salad; toss gently but well. Yields about 1 cup per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 kcal

COUSCOUS SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chicken stock
10 ounces instant couscous
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 small red onion, peeled, diced
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, diced
1 bunch green onions, minced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
  • Place the couscous in a large, heatproof bowl. Stir in the salt and the cinnamon. Pour the boiling stock over the couscous mixture, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove cover, fluff couscous and allow to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice and zest, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and green onions. Add the cooled couscous and toss until well blended. Stir in the cilantro leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

SUNNY'S SIMPLE SUMMERTIME COUSCOUS SALAD



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons orange juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups dry pearl couscous, cooked according to the package directions
2 cups diced English cucumber
6 (total) red, yellow and orange mini sweet peppers, diced
1 navel orange, supremed/sectioned
8 to 10 fresh basil leaves, snipped or torn
8 to 10 fresh mint leaves, snipped or torn

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, orange juice, a pinch of salt, mustard, olive oil and a few grinds of black pepper. Whisk until combined, then slowly add the oil while whisking until it is all combined. Taste and season with more salt, if needed. Set aside.
  • Make the salad: To the bowl of dressing, add the cooked couscous, cucumbers and sweet peppers. Toss to coat and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, tossing a few times as it chills.
  • Finish and serve. Remove the salad from the refrigerator and toss again. Garnish with the orange sections, basil and mint.

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 :

WW COUSCOUS SALAD



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This is a filling, low points salad. If you really want to make it lower points, cut the amount of couscous you use (my usual couscous is 9 points per cup). I actually use 1/3 cup couscous for 3 points and leave out the olive oil from the dressing to make it really lean. As written, this recipe provides a total of 12 points but using 1/3 cup couscous and no olive oil gives 3 points only. Serves 2 as a lunch or up to 4 as a side dish. Cook time includes half an hour for the salad to chill in the refrigerator. This is easy to increase for large groups or take-to-work lunches.

Provided by Shuzbud

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup broth (a garlic and herb stock cube is perfect but chicken broth also works nicely)
1 cup couscous
10 cherry tomatoes
1/2 cucumber
1 yellow bell pepper
3 spring onions (also known as scallions)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the broth to boiling, or crumble a stock cube into 3/4 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved.
  • Add the couscous to the hot broth, cover and leave to "cook"- about 5 minutes. Then allow to cool while chopping the salad veggies.
  • Quarter the cherry tomatoes and finely dice the cucumber, bell pepper and spring onions/ scallions.
  • Make the dressing- pour into a small jug or bowl the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper and whisk until the two liquids are completely blended together.
  • Fluff the couscous with a fork.
  • Add the salad veggies to the couscous and stir.
  • Drizzle the dressing over and stir to mix.
  • Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill and for the flavours to blend.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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