Best Vegetable Couscous Salad Recipes

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients. Refrigerate until serving., Cook couscous according to package directions. Meanwhile, brush the zucchini, yellow peppers and eggplant with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes, turning once., Chop grilled vegetables; place in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, parsley, basil and couscous. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve warm or chilled.

ROASTED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD WITH HARISSA-STYLE DRESSING

Steps:

• First prepare the roasted vegetables: prepare the eggplant and zucchini ahead of time by cutting them into 1 inch (2.5 cm) dice, leaving the skins on. Then toss the dice in a level teaspoon of salt and pack them into a colander with a plate on top and a heavy weight on top of the plate. Leave them on one side for an hour so that some of the bitter juices drain out. After that, squeeze out any juices left, and dry the dice thoroughly in a clean cloth. Preheat the oven to gas mark 9, 475°F (240°C).
• Now arrange the eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, pepper, fennel and onion in the roasting pan or sheet pan, sprinkle with the crushed garlic, basil and olive oil, toss everything around in the oil to get a good coating and season with salt and pepper. Place the pan on the highest shelf of the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the vegetables are toasted brown at the edges.
• When the vegetables are done, remove them from the oven and stir in the chopped olives and the capers then remove them to a plate to cool.
• When you're ready to assemble the salad, first place the couscous in a large, heatproof bowl, then pour the boiling stock over it, add some salt and pepper, stir it with a fork, then leave on one side for 5 minutes, by which time it will have absorbed all the stock and softened.
• Meanwhile cut the cheese into sugar cube-sized pieces. Make up the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together in a bowl, then pour into a serving container. To serve the salad, place the couscous in a large, wide salad bowl and gently fork in the cubes of cheese along with the roasted vegetables. Next arrange the salad leaves on top and, just before serving, drizzle a little of the dressing over the top followed by a sprinkling of onion seeds and pass the rest of the dressing around separately.

GRILLED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the couscous and toast until golden brown. Add 1 1/2 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Fluff with a fork to separate the grains. Set aside.
• Prepare a grill for medium heat. Toss the zucchini and peppers with the vegetable oil and some salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables, flipping occasionally, until just tender and lightly charred, about 20 minutes. Remove from the grill and, when cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces. Mix the grilled vegetables together with the couscous.
• In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Toss the lemon vinaigrette, feta and mint with the couscous salad. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.

ROASTED VEGETABLE AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss broccoli, peppers and onions with 2 tablespoons soybean oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place on foil-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
• Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions.
• Place cooked couscous and roasted vegetables in large bowl. Pour vinegar and remaining soybean oil over salad and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper; toss lightly until combined.
• You may substitute 3 cups cooked regular couscous, brown rice or quinoa.

CURRIED ROASTED VEGETABLE AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the carrots and cauliflower with 3 tablespoons of the oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Combine the curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon each of the coriander and cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper and sprinkle over the vegetables. Spread in a single layer and roast, stirring once or twice, until crisp-tender and lightly charred in spots, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
• Bring 2/3 cup water to a boil. Add the couscous, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each coriander and cumin, and a pinch of salt. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Stir together the yogurt, 1/4 cup water, lime juice, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Mix the roasted vegetables with the couscous. Drizzle in half the dressing and toss to coat. Toss the greens in the remaining dressing with salt to taste and put on top of the couscous mixture.

BISON SIRLOIN STEAK AND VEGETABLE KABOBS WITH COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill on high for 5-10 minutes.
• Thaw and cut bison sirloin steaks into 1 inch pieces, place in bowl and set aside.
• In large bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, black pepper, oregano, basil, thyme and seal salt to make marinade. Add vegetables to marinade and toss to coat. Assemble vegetable skewers, alternating vegetables. Continue until all vegetables are gone.
• Add bison sirloin to remaining marinade left over in the mixing bowl and toss to coat. Assemble bison skewers with remaining skewers.
• Place vegetable skewers on the well-heated grill 2-3 minutes before adding the bison skewers, they will take longer to cook.
• Turn vegetable skewers over once and then add bison skewers to the grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, turn bison skewers and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until done (8-11 minutes total cooking time).
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Toss butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast in preheated oven for 20 minutes on a sheet pan.
• Turn squash over, add tomatoes. Continue to roast until soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes more.
• Combine prepared couscous and remaining ingredients in mixing bowl and toss. Chill for 4 hours and serve.

ROASTED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Drizzle olive oil on zucchini, squash, mushrooms, peppers, asparagus, and onion; season with salt & pepper. Grill on med-high heat until tender and skins on peppers are blackened. Cover and allow to cool.
• Pour boiling water over couscous, cover.
• Make dressing: combine lemon juice and herbs; whisk in olive oil.
• Remove skins from peppers, chop. Chop remaining vegetables into bite size pieces.
• Fluff couscous, add vegetables, dressing, and olives, and stir to combine. Keep cool until serving.

SALMON WITH COUSCOUS VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine couscous and broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil.
• Turn off heat and let stand for about 10 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
• Add the next 8 ingredients to the couscous, mixing thoroughly.
• Heat the grill or broiler. Grill or broil the salmon for 4-5 on each side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Serve salmon with couscous vegetable salad. Place lemon wedge on plates for individual use.

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Bring broth to a boil in a saucepan; add couscous, remove from heat, cover and let stand for about 5 minutes, until couscous has absorbed broth.
• Let cool, then place in a bowl and fluff with a fork.
• Add tomato, green onions, cucumber, parsley and Parmesan cheese to the couscous.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt and peppers.
• Pour over the salad, mixing well.
• Refrigerate salad for at least 2 hours; bring to room temperature to eat.

WARM COUSCOUS AND ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the carrots, onion and garlic in a shallow roasting pan. Stir in 1/4 cup of broth, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes. Stir in the squash and roast until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring twice.
• Place the pan on top of the stove, over medium-high heat. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth. Stir, scraping up all of the bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Lower the heat slightly and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper, chickpeas, cumin and turmeric. Cook until broth is reduced to a sauce consistency, about 3 minutes more.
• Remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Divide among 4 plates and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook couscous according to package instructions. In a medium bowl, combined cooked couscous, red onion, cucumber, tomato, mint, and olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. To store, refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 3 days.

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare couscous according to directions on the package. Set aside to cool. Add onion, tomato, scallions, and zucchini. Snip in mint with a kitchen scissors. Add lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chilled.

GRILLED VEGETABLE-COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the couscous and cook until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, soak the red onion in a small bowl of hot water, 10 minutes. Toss the bell peppers and zucchini in a large bowl with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Grill the vegetables, turning once, until well marked and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool to room temperature. Cut the peppers into 1-inch pieces and slice the zucchini into half-moons.
• Drain the onion and add to the couscous along with the bell peppers, zucchini and chickpeas. Add the dressing and toss; season with salt and pepper.
• Combine 1/2 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, 1/3 cup each chopped parsley and chives, and 1/4 cup chopped tarragon in a blender. Add 2 anchovy fillets, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon capers, the juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper; puree until smooth. (Makes 1 1/2 cups.)

COUSCOUS VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place couscous in medium bowl. Pour boiling water over; stir to blend. Cover bowl; let stand until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff with fork. Mix in zucchini, bell pepper, onion and cumin. Pour vinaigrette over; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.)

MIXED BEAN AND VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• COUSCOUS: BRING WATER, INSTANT STOCK AND OIL TO A BOIL IN A MEDIUM-SIZES SAUCEPAN. ADD COUSCOUS. STIR AND RETURN TO A BOIL. COVER POT, TURN HEAT DOWN IMMEDIATELY TO SIMMER. SIMMER FOR 2 MINUTES. TAKE OFF BURNER AND STAND FOR 10 MINUTES THEN FLUFF WITH FORK. COOL PLACE ALL VEGETABLES IN LARGE BOWL. IN A GLASS JAR, PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS FOR DRESSING. SHAKE WELL. ADD COUSCOUS TO VEGETABLES AND POUR ALL DRESSING ON TOP. TOSS WELL. REFIGERATE UNTIL READY TO SERVE.

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook 1 cup couscous according to package instructions. I a medium bowl, combine cooked couscous, 1/4 medium red onion, thinly slices, 1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced, 1 medium tomato, cut into 1/2 inch wedges, 2 tablespoons torn fresh mint leaves, and 1 tablespoon each extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. season to taste with coarse salt and ground pepper.
• 2. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

ROASTED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• 1-prepare near east couscous according to package directions except omit butter or olive oil. set aside to cool for 10 mins. 2-meanwhile heat oven to broil. In a large bowl toss eggplant and bell peppers with 2 tablespoongs of olive oil and garlic until coated thoroughly. On a cookie sheet with borders spread out vegetables in one layer. Broil on top rack for 4-6 minutes or until eggplant is evenly golden brown, stirring frequently. 3-In a large bowl combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinagar, basil and black pepper. Add couscous and roasted vegetables tossing to coat evenly. Chill 2 hours or overnight. Stir in cheese just before serving.

COUSCOUS VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Make couscous as directed on package.
• Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper and onion; spray lightly with cooking spray. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.
• Toss couscous, vegetable mixture, pesto and vinegar in large bowl. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

COUSCOUS-VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Make couscous as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper and onion in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.
• Toss couscous, vegetable mixture, pesto and vinegar in large bowl. Serve warm or cool.

ROASTED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS SALAD WITH HARISSA-STYLE DRESSING

Steps:

• MethodFirst prepare the roasted vegetables: prepare the aubergine and courgettes ahead of time by cutting them into 1 inch (2.5 cm) dice, leaving the skins on. Then toss the dice in a level dessertspoon of salt and pack them into a colander with a plate on top and a heavy weight on top of the plate. Leave them on one side for an hour so that some of the bitter juices drain out. After that, squeeze out any juices left, and dry the dice thoroughly in a clean cloth. Preheat the oven to gas mark 9, 475°F (240°C). Now arrange the aubergine, courgettes, tomatoes, pepper, fennel and onion in the roasting tin, sprinkle with the crushed garlic, basil and olive oil, toss everything around in the oil to get a good coating and season with salt and pepper. Place the tin on the highest shelf of the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the vegetables are toasted brown at the edges. When the vegetables are done, remove them from the oven and stir in the chopped olives and the capers then remove them to a plate to cool. When you're ready to assemble the salad, first place the couscous in a large, heatproof bowl, then pour the boiling stock over it, add some salt and pepper, stir it with a fork, then leave on one side for 5 minutes, by which time it will have absorbed all the stock and softened. Meanwhile cut the cheese into sugar cube-sized pieces. Make up the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together in a bowl, then pour into a serving jug. To serve the salad, place the couscous in a large, wide salad bowl and gently fork in the cubes of cheese along with the roasted vegetables. Next arrange the salad leaves on top and, just before serving, drizzle a little of the dressing over the top followed by a sprinkling of onion seeds and hand the rest of the dressing around separately.