Take-out Tuesday, Couscous Salad with Spinach, Corn and Tomatoes
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HHjr whipped this salad up the other night and it was so good,
I have to share it with you
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This is such a fast and easy side dish,
and it’s full of nutrition too
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If you’re not familiar with couscous,
it is sort of like a combination of rice and pasta,
The grains are smaller than rice and it cooks very quickly
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Benefits of Couscous
It is rich in selenium, an important antioxidant that helps protect your body, and may lower your risk of certain cancers
Selenium also helps reduce inflammation and boosts immunity by lowering oxidative stress in your body
Couscous is a good source of plant-based protein, which can be included in vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets
Couscous is simple to prepare and takes on the taste of other ingredients, making it an easy addition to meals.
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Note: Couscous does contain gluten
To make this salad, begin by grilling or roasting corn
{great use for leftover corn from yesterday’s BBQ too!}
Cut it off the cob
{I like to stand the ears on end on a large clean towel which catches the kernels}
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Make the couscous in a skillet according to package directions
This only takes about 5 minutes
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Then add the spinach and transfer the couscous into a large bowl
The warm couscous will wilt the spinach
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add tomatoes
you can use cherry or grape tomatoes
or chopped or sliced large ripe tomatoes
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Add corn and toss
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Toss in bleu cheese or feta cheese crumbles for an extra tang
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Season with salt and pepper,
a drizzle of olive oil and roasted pine nuts
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Serve warm or at room temperature
Add grilled chicken and make it a main meal
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Couscous Salad with Fresh Spinach, Corn & Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 box Couscous mix Near East Couscous with Pine Nuts
- 2 ears corn on the cob, cooked
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, or sliced tomatoes
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 3 oz. feta or blue cheese crumbles
- olive oil
- salt & pepper
- roasted pine nuts for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prepare couscous according to package directions.
- When couscous is done, stir in spinach until it just begins to wilt
- Cut corn off cobs
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl and add corn, tomatoes and cheese
- Season with salt and pepper and light drizzle with olive oil
- Toss to combine
- Garnish with pine nuts, and serve warm or at room temperature
Notes
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Enjoy!
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Jenna, the couscous salad looks so fresh and delicious. Adding roasted corn, tomatoes, cheese, and pine nuts, makes it interesting and flavorful for sure. Stay cool and a Happy Tuesday!
A beautiful summer salad. “Deliciousness” in every bite! Thank you Jenna for another great recipe… such an inspiration!
Happy Day to you Jenna.
This looks really tasty, I especially love the large hunks of sweet corn!
Oh I love me a simple salad to make and this looks wonderful. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Jenna, this salad looks delicious! I have been looking for some ideas for different side dishes, and I can’t wait to try this one. I hope you enjoy your day, sweet friend!
I always love your Take-Out Tuesday posts. This looks wonderful!
This would be a good main dish, too, for a summer salad or lunch (or my dinner!) I haven’t had couscous in a long time and I love it. Thanks for the idea — it’ll ramp up meals a bit!
thanks Jeanie, and this keeps for several days so make a lot and enjoy leftovers!
Our neighbor just gave us some corn on the cob and tomatoes. I am going to save this and make it with our dining tonight. Looks yummy.
Thanks Terrie, I hope you enjoy!
I love the bright contrasting colors in the dish. It sounds so simple and delicious. Your plate of chiles and tomatoes is an artwork in itself.
Thanks Linda, this is our new favorite salad, and it holds up great for leftovers too! Fresh fruit and vegetables do make lovely decorations, they are so pretty ! 🍅
Thanks for the recipe! I’m making this soon. xx
Sure! I hope you like it as much as we did! Thanks Deb 🍅🥬🌽
This is the kind of salad we enjoy in summer and with good Maine corn just now coming in it is a great addition to salads.
Simple and fresh is the perfect salad, don’t you think?
Sounds like a yummy side Jenna!