pearl couscous salad

This fresh mediterranean couscous salad recipe is packed with raw &amp; roasted cherry tomatoes, feta, chickpeas &amp; herbs. Perfect for a picnic or packing for lunch! I like to roast the tomatoes in advance for quicker assembly.

Cherry Tomato Couscous Salad

cherry tomatoes ((half for roasting, half raw))

Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

dry Israeli couscous

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

lemon juice (more if desired)

garlic (minced)

thyme (more for garnish)

chickpeas

basil

Persian cucumbers (thinly sliced)

feta cheese

Sea salt and black pepper

Roast 2 cups of the cherry tomatoes according to this recipe. These can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for a few days.

Cook the couscous according to the package directions until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.

In the bottom of a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the lemon juice, garlic, thyme, ¼ teaspoon salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Add the cooled couscous and toss. Slice the remaining raw cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the roasted tomatoes, the chickpeas, basil, cucumbers, and feta. Top with more fresh herbs and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Season to taste.

Israeli Pearl Couscous Salad has an array of veggies including asparagus and olives. The flavors will have you thinking gourmet.

Asparagus Couscous Salad

vegetable broth

couscous, 1 Package, Lebanese is a larger couscous

asparagus spears asparagus

kalamata olives

red bell peppers, chopped

baby spinach, torn

scallions, thinly sliced

garlic powder

dill weed

sea salt

black pepper

lemon juice, fresh squeezed

extra virgin olive oil

In a medium saucepan bring the vegetable broth to a boil.

Add the couscous and cook for about 10 minutes, Drain and set aside.

Snap off the tough end of each spear. You can also cut about 1" off each end instead.

Lay out, in one layer, on a lightly oiled baking sheet.&nbsp;Sprinkle with olive oil and salt and pepper.

Roast at 450 degrees for about 10 minutes. Toss a couple of times during those 10 minutes.

Overcooked asparagus they will become tough so be careful.

Option 1, roasted :

If you would like to steam them then cut off the ends as described above.

Cut into 2" pieces. Put in a steaming basket and steam over boiling water for about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat, drain and run under cold water to stop cooking.&nbsp;Set aside.

Option 2, steamed:

If you are using jarred asparagus then drain and cut the spears in 2" pieces.

Place the couscous into a medium-size bowl.

Option 3, jarred:

Add all the rest of the ingredients and toss lightly.

Refrigerate for at least one hour for the flavors to meld.

The remainder of the recipe:

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Pearl Couscous Salad has an array of veggies such as asparagus and flavors that will have you thinking gourmet. It will liven up your day for lunch and is fancy enough as a side dish at any family and friends gathering.

Pearl Couscous Salad with Asparagus

Our Israeli Couscous recipe is a quick and easy way of making a fast vegan lunch. Learn how to make citrus flavoured Israeli couscous salad with fresh herbs. Our pearl couscous salad recipe takes just 15 minutes to complete.

Israeli Couscous Recipe

pearl couscous

orange,

lemon juice

tsp parsley

olive oil

tsp salt

oregano

lambs lettuce

Citrus Israeli Couscous Salad Recipe 

Make the pearl couscous

Make the pearl couscous according to package instructions. It usually takes up to 10 minutes of cooking time for it to be ready.

Drain the pearl couscous

Drain the pearl couscous and transfer to a bowl. Add the salt, olive oil, lemon juice and parsley and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Cut the oranges into

Cut the oranges into orange wheels. <br />
Transfer the pearl couscous onto two plates. Add the orange wheels and the lamb's lettuce. Add the chilli pepper if using. Scatter with fresh oregano and serve.

How to make Israeli Couscous Recipe

Recipe video above. This is a meal-worthy salad designed to be eaten with a spoon: finely chopped broccoli tossed with slippery pearl couscous, plumped dried cranberries and a nutty salami fry up with red onion and garlic. The red wine vinaigrette is zesty but not too sour thanks to a smidge of honey, and finishing with parmesan is optional, but not really. :)It&#39;s a riot of textures, flavours and colours, and just a great way to use broccoli in a different way. Serve this for lunch with friends, dinner on balmy evenings, or a lazy Sunday lunch with a glass of your favourite white.

Broccoli Pearl Crunch Salad

broccoli ((4 cups chopped small, spoon-eating size)(Note 1))

tbsp red wine vinegar ((Note 2))

tsp cooking salt / kosher salt

pearl couscous ((Note 3))

cranberries

almonds (, unsalted, natural (or roasted), chopped into big pieces (Note 5))

red onion (, halved, finely sliced)

garlic (, finely minced)

tbsp honey ((sub maple, or 2 tsp sugar))

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

tsp dijon mustard

tsp lemon zest (, optional)

tsp black pepper

Dressing - Shake ingredients in a jar.

Chop broccoli into small pieces - think, spoon scoop-able size. I slice wads of florets into ~1/2cm / 0.2&quot; thick slices, spread out on the board then run the knife through, chopping like you would herbs until you have small pieces no bigger than 1.5cm / 0.6&quot; long, suitable for scooping. Try to make the floret stem parts a bit smaller. (Note 1)

Marinated tender-crisp broccoli - Measure out 4 cups of broccoli and put in a bowl. Scrape in all the scattered little floret &quot;confetti&quot;! Toss with the vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt and 2 tablespoons of the Dressing. Leave for 30 minutes - softens slightly and takes the raw edge off.

Couscous and cranberries - Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Cook the couscous for 5 minutes, adding cranberries for last 30 seconds (they plump!). Drain well, then return to saucepan. Toss with 2 tablespoons of Dressing (while hot), then set aside for 10 minutes to cool and absorb flavour.

Nutty Salami Fry up - Heat the olive oil over medium high in a large non-stick pan. Add the salami and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes to give them a head start. Then add the almonds and onion, cook for 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook for another 1 minute until the salami is golden (it won&#39;t crisp though - Note 7) and the onion is softened. Tip it on top of the broccoli, let cool for 10 minutes.

Toss - Add couscous, all the remaining Dressing and toss well. Tumble into a serving bowl, sprinkle with parmesan then serve!

Made with quinoa instead of pearl cous cous. Another smash hit!

Luv me a broccoli salad especially if there is no mayo.  Can’t wait to try.
So happy Dozer is getting back to his norm 🐾

I have been looking for a salad just like this to make! You read my mind! Reminds me of a delicious one I get at a local cafe that I have always wanted to emulate but had no idea how. Thanks Nagi! So so good!

Wow, Nagi! For savoury, salady me this is a dream recipe!  Love each and every ingredient ( uhuh - even a bit of salami! )  and cannot wait to taste. Great to have a new pearl couscous and an exciting salad recipe in readiness for the warmer weather - thank you.  Dozer - methinks we both feel kinda the same - wish I was over and could sit on the floor with you and just quietly 'exchange ideas' . .  .

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