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.

For this salad, I’ve added in some golden raisins for a little sweetness and some feta cheese for a little saltiness. I know for some that may seem like an odd combination. But, trust me, it really works! And between the fresh herbs and the vinaigrette that I’ve tossed this salad in with, it truly makes this salad siiiiiing!

I like to eat this solo. However, it’s also nice paired with some leafy greens, some diced avocado and some warm bread to really make it a meal.

 

Curried Couscous Salad - Supper with Michelle

Similar to my cookbook, you can freestyle this salad and make it your own in different ways.

Here’s a few ways to freestyle this recipe:

  • use a small pasta such as orzo instead of pearl couscous

Here are some other ideas to consider:

  • add in some diced avocado
  • add in some cannellini beans, chickpeas, navy beans, or Great Northern beans
  • add in some leafy greens such as spinach, arugula, or baby kale
  • serve with warm pita pockets or flatbread

Are there ways to veganize this recipe???

Yes! Simply omit the feta cheese or use a vegan feta cheese.

Curried Couscous Salad - Supper with Michelle

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Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope that you enjoy my Curried Couscous Salad. The full printable recipe is below. Enjoy!

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 curry vinaigrette:

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

For the salad:

  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 1 roasted bell pepper, from the jar, diced, about a half of a cup
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • ½ cup carrots, shredded
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • a small handfull fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

Make the curry vinaigrette:

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

Make the pearl couscous:

  • Prepare the couscous according to package. Rinse with cold water, drain, and transfer to the large bowl with the vinaigrette.

Make the salad:

  • Add all the ingredient for salad in the large bowl with the vinaigrette 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