Curried Couscous Salad - Supper with Michelle

 

It’s summer time and I’m craving lighter meals and ALL the salads! So I’d thought I’d share my recipe for my Curried Couscous Salad, which is soooo flavorful!

Israeli Couscous, also known as Pearl Couscous depending where you are in the world, works so well with this salad. Couscous and “Pearl” or “Israeli” Couscous are not the same, so be sure to look for the latter. I’ve added in some golden raisins for a little sweetness and some feta cheese (which can easily be omitted, if you don’t eat dairy or use vegan feta cheese) for a little saltiness.

And between the fresh herbs and the dressing that I’ve tossed this salad in with, it truly makes this salad siiiiiing! I like to eat this solo, but it’s also nice paired with some mixed field greens, arugula, or spinach, a few slices of avocado and some pita bread to really make it a meal.

If you like my Curried Israeli Couscous Salad, you may also want to try my Mediterranean Inspired Quinoa Salad.

Curried Couscous Salad - Supper with Michelle

 

Curried Couscous Salad - Supper with Michelle

Curried Couscous Salad - Supper with Michelle

Get the Recipe: Curried Couscous Salad

Yield: 4 people
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Marinate: 20 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
It’s summer time and I’m craving lighter meals and ALL the salads! So I’d thought I’d share my recipe for my Curried Couscous Salad, which is soooo flavorful!
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Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • 1 roasted bell pepper, from the jar, diced, about a half of a cup
  • ½ cup carrots, shredded
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • a small handfull fresh herbs, I typically use cilantro or parsley and a little mint
  • ½ cup feta cheese,

For the curry dressing:

  • ¼ cup olive oil, extra virgin
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon honey, or pure grade A maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder, mild
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt

Instructions

Make the pearl couscous:

  • Prepare the couscous according to package. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set to the side.

Make the curry dressing:

  • Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a large bowl (that won't stain) and whisk well together.

Make the salad:

  • Add all the ingredient for salad in the large bowl with the dressing and lightly toss well together. Taste and season with more salt, if you feel it needs it. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to let the flavors marry. Serve and enjoy!
Serving: 18 ounces, Calories: 407kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 506mg, Potassium: 328mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 2927IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 131mg, Iron: 1mg