Description
Mediterranean-inspired Curried Couscous Salad sparkles with Ina Garten’s signature blend of zesty herbs and warm spices. Fresh vegetables and aromatic curry powder create a delightful dish you’ll savor from the first refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (354 ml) couscous
- 1 ½ cups (354 ml) boiling water
- ½ cup (75 g) small-diced carrots
- ½ cup (20 g) minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- ½ cup (80 g) dried currants or raisins
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
- ¼ cup (40 g) small-diced red onion
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Oils, Fats, and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) good olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup (30 g) blanched, sliced almonds
Instructions
- Transform the couscous by placing it in a spacious mixing vessel. Gently pour melted butter and simmering water over the grains, ensuring complete coverage. Seal the container with a tight-fitting lid and allow the mixture to rest and absorb liquid for precisely 5 minutes.
- Craft the aromatic dressing by whisking together creamy plain yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, ground curry powder, vibrant turmeric, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in a separate bowl until thoroughly integrated.
- Liberate the couscous from its resting state by delicately separating the grains using a fork, creating a light and airy texture. Gradually introduce the prepared dressing, folding gently to ensure uniform distribution.
- Enhance the salad’s complexity by incorporating julienned carrots, finely chopped fresh parsley, sweet dried currants, toasted sliced almonds, thinly sliced scallions, and delicately diced red onions. Blend all components with precision, adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- Present the curried couscous at ambient temperature, allowing the medley of flavors and textures to shine, creating a vibrant and satisfying culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize your salad by swapping ingredients to match your pantry or dietary preferences.
- Mediterranean-inspired flavors shine through with minimal cooking and maximum taste impact.
- Prepping ingredients in advance transforms this recipe into a lightning-fast weeknight meal solution.
- Leftovers store brilliantly in the refrigerator, developing deeper, more complex flavor profiles overnight.
- Elevate your culinary skills with this surprisingly simple yet impressive dish that looks and tastes gourmet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg