Break out the big platter or a clear glass bowl and showcase your farmers market haul in this eye-popping layered salad. Warm spices and veggie broth infuse the couscous with rich flavor, while a creamy tahini dressing plays up the dish’s Mediterranean-inspired elements.
By Shelli McConnell ,
Ingredients
- 1½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dry whole wheat couscous
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- 4 cups packed baby greens
- 1 cup bias-sliced or ribbon-cut multicolor spring carrots
- ½ cup golden raisins
- ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts
Instructions
- In a saucepan combine the first five ingredients (through cinnamon). Bring to boiling. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
- For dressing, in a bowl whisk together lemon juice, tahini, mustard, and 4 to 6 Tbsp. water to reach drizzling consistency. Stir in chives. Season with salt and pepper.
- On a large platter or in a straight-sided glass bowl layer the greens, couscous mixture, carrots, raisins, and walnuts. Drizzle with dressing.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (2 cups), 355 calories, 59 g carbohydrates, 12 g protein, 10 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 250 mg sodium, 9 g fiber, 18 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Nuts, sesame seeds and sesame based products: I and my family members have severe allergies to these ingredients. Many FOK recipes use these ingredients:please offer substitute or omission options. VERY FRUSTRATING!
I have made this salad many times for lunch and dinner. It is delicious. And I often make the dressing to use on baked potatoes.
What is prepared moderate? If that just your choice of mustard?
I was a little skeptical but this came out much better than I expected. Lots of textures and flavors!
I’m in shock at how good this is! Highly recommend!
This salad is outstanding. I’ve brought it ti multiple parties and always get compliments and asked for the recipe.
Great recipe! So yummy, my husband and I loved it. We used quinoa instead of couscous, and it worked great.
Made this saterday. Very delisious! I had couscous from chickpeas. I do not eat wheat!
I may never go back to boiling grains without a spice blend.
Totally agree!
Layering seasonings makes such a difference!
I like many of your recipes, however I don’t find the nutritional information for the recipes.
I am.plant based but I have some restrictions and need to be aware o f the how much sodium, potassium and protein in the foods that I consume.
I would recommend either consulting your doctor or use an app like MyFitnessPal which details all you need once you type in the ingredients you are using – maybe that would help?
Can quinoa be substituted for the couscous for a gluten free recipe?
For sure! You might have to change the cooking procedure / time a bit though.