Couscous Apple Pomegranate Salad Food

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE

Steps:

• First, prepare the couscous. Add 75 g uncooked couscous to a bowl, and fill with boiling water until the grains are covered with about an inch. Leave to soak for a few minutes. When all the water has bee absorbed, taste test to make sure that the grains are soft. If not, add more boiling water and let soak a bit longer. You can also use 150 g cooked couscous.
• Finely dice 1 pepper and 1/2 red onion, and add to a salad bowl.
• Add all the remaining ingredients to the salad bowl. Crumble the feta cheese when adding, and rip or chop the spinach. Ideally you want to let the couscous cool for a minute or two to let it reach room temperature before adding it.

COUSCOUS APPLE POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Add the couscous and stir until it starts to brown (3-5 minutes).
• Add the water and bring to a boil.
• Cover and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and uncover, allowing to cool for 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix cooled couscous, chopped apples, pomegranate seeds and almonds.

POMEGRANATE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Tip couscous into a large bowl and pour over the stock.
• Cover with clingfilm then leave for 10 mins, until fluffy and all the stock has been absorbed.
• Stir in the pomegranate seeds, cucumber, mint, parsley, oil and lemon juice.
• Sprinkle with nuts and serve immediately.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES AND HERBS

Steps:

• For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl and set aside to cool. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, apple, dried cranberries, and almonds.
• For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous and toss to coat evenly.

HERBY COUSCOUS WITH CITRUS & POMEGRANATE DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the couscous in a shallow bowl, then pour over 200ml boiling water. Cover the bowl with cling film, then leave for 5 mins until the couscous has swelled up and absorbed all of the water. Ruffle with a fork to separate the grains, then stir through the pomegranate seeds and herbs.
• Make a dressing by mixing together the orange juice, white wine vinegar and olive oil, then stir into the couscous. Season well with salt and serve.

PEARL COUSCOUS AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cover couscous with 2 cups boiling water and simmer for 8 minutes, drain and add to bowl.
• 2. Add olive oil, walnut oil and dukkah and mix.
• 3. Pan fry slivered almonds, add to bowl along with pomegranate seeds and diced dates.
• 4. Add fresh mint leaves prior to serving.

COUSCOUS AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the couscous in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, vinegar, harrisa, and lemon juice. Stir.
• Pour boiling water over the couscous until just covered. Stir. If couscous looks dry add more water. Cover bowl and let sit 6 minutes.
• Use a fork to fluff the couscous. If the couscous is too dry or too hard, add more water, cover and let sit another few minutes.
• Add green pepper and pomegranate seeds.