Best Israeli Couscous Salad Tabbouleh Style Recipes

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ISRAELI COUSCOUS TABOULI



Israeli Couscous Tabouli image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Israeli couscous
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a medium-size saucepan of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the couscous and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain the couscous and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and zest with the olive oil to make a vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large serving bowl, mix together the couscous, parsley, cilantro, mint, tomatoes, and scallions. Toss with the vinaigrette and season to taste. Allow it to sit for at least a half hour so the flavors can marry.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD, TABBOULEH-STYLE



Israeli Couscous Salad, Tabbouleh-Style image

Provided by Alice Hart

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups (220 grams) Israeli or other large couscous
Salt
3 cups of finely chopped parsley and mint leaves
1 large garlic clove, very finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 lemons
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the couscous and stir until it turns a deep golden brown and smells toasted.
  • Add 2 3/4 cups of water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until all the water has been absorbed, 10 to 14 minutes. Let cool.
  • Stir the remaining olive oil into the couscous. Add the parsley and mint, garlic, onion, tomatoes and the finely grated zest of one lemon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the juice of both lemons, or to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 540, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 886 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

TOASTED-COUSCOUS TABBOULEH



Toasted-Couscous Tabbouleh image

In our version of tabbouleh, tender pearls of Israeli couscous replace bulghur wheat for a chewier texture. Fresh mint and parsley add vibrant flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cups water, plus more for soaking
8 ounces Israeli couscous
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Place red onion in a small bowl, and cover with water. Let soak 30 minutes; transfer to paper towels, and drain.
  • Lightly coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Add couscous; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add the water, and bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt; cook until all water has been absorbed and couscous is al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, combine couscous, reserved red onion, parsley, mint, oil, and lemon juice; toss to combine. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve, garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g, Sodium 718 g

ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD



Israeli Couscous Salad image

A combination of several favorite recipes all in one! Israeli coucous is larger than regular coucous and can be found in the kosher section of the grocery store.

Provided by MacChef

Categories     Summer

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 7/8 ounce) package israeli couscous
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 -3 green onions, sliced
10 black olives, sliced
6 ounces fat free feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped fine
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook coucous according to package directions, drain and rinse in cool water.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and cover and chill till ready to eat.

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