Couscous salads

Mediterranean couscous salad with a fresh lemon herb dressing. Tossed with colorful vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and garbanzo beans.

Try not to eat it all in one day--it's hard! This fluffy and light side dish is closer to a salad, even though I serve it warm. The toasted pine nuts and tangy-sweet cranberries play nicely against the backdrop of the couscous. Grated Parmesan, crumbled Queso Fresco cheese, parsley, chives, AND the honey white balsamic vinaigrette add extra happy flavors... it's insanely delicious and fast to make, and I can't think of one reason not to make it.Notes: Garlic-infused olive oil and…

A vibrant entrée salad that can be made ahead is just what you need for your grab n' go case. This one holds its own just as it is, but you could easily add some grilled protein as an option.

Fruity and nutty, fresh and delicious, this Cranberry Couscous Salad is a delightfully different side dish that’s easy to make and pairs well with pork, chicken, or turkey.

In this Greek Couscous Salad, cooked pearled (Israeli) couscous, fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, greek olives, crumbled feta cheese, pepperoncini and chickpeas are tossed with lemon juice, fresh dill and olive oil. A simple healthy and delicious salad that's great for a small crowd or meal prepping for the week. Yields 7 cups and yields 7 (1-cup) servings.

The mixture of flavors in this recipe is a pure explosion: the spices, the sweetness of the raisins, the crunch of the pumpkin seeds ... simply delicious!

This vegan pearl couscous salad is simple to make, light, and packed with summer flavors. Perfect for cookouts and picnics - and easy lunches, too. thenewbaguette.com

This Cranberry Orange Pearl Couscous Salad brings together bright citrus, cranberries, and fluffy couscous for a dish that’s as festive as it is delicious! Served chilled but equally tasty at room temperature or warm, it’s perfect for potlucks, holiday dinners, or adding some zest to your weekday meals.

Recipe video above. I adore the bright Mediterranean flavours in this salad! Great one to take to gatherings for something a little different that everyone always loves. Serve as a side (6 to 8) or a meal in itself (serves 4).Also known as Israeli and gourmet Couscous, pearl couscous is the big brother version of the more common small couscous. Texture and taste like pasta – soft but a bit chewy, but has a pearly, slippery surface (hence the name).

This vegan pearl couscous salad is simple to make, light, and packed with summer flavors. Perfect for cookouts and picnics - and easy lunches, too. thenewbaguette.com