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Toasted Israeli Couscous Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay Show: Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay Episode: First Date Grilling Overall User Rating: 
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Fantastic side dish -- important note about ISRAELI couscous
07/02/2008 at 01:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish is excellent, and I like the fact that you can make it ahead of time. I agree with the other raters that chicken broth adds a nice flavor, and adding cut up chicken can create a nice one dish dinner. It is also a nice side dish (without the chicken)for grilled wild tuna or salmon. But just FYI- Israeli couscous is NOT in any way traditional couscous-- it is a PASTA. The texture is bigger, round and slightly chewy. Traditional couscous probably has a slightly higher nutritional value (more fiber I think) and you MIGHT be able to substitute traditional couscous, I don't know. But the flavor and texture would be MUCH DIFFERENT that what I think Flay is aiming for in this recipe. Iraeli couscous is a little more exotic-and harder to find. However Whole Foods now carries it in their own brand (365)so I guess that means it is becoming more mainstream. But do realize that it is PASTA and not whole grain but rather made from refined white flour. Absolutely delicious nonetheless. Enjoy!
Wonderful
05/20/2008 at 08:02am
User: David from Port St. Lucie, FL User Rating:
I tried it at the salad bar at Whole Foods It was awesome. Great Texture much different than regular couscous
Fresh and delicious!
04/22/2008 at 03:51pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I thought this was just superb. It was fresh, easy, and delicious! I used chicken stock instead of veggie stock, whole wheat couscous instead of regular, added a bit of grilled chicken, and cut the recipe in half. It made at least four servings, even cut in half! I will make this again for sure. It comes highly recommended for a healthy, delicious side or meal.
awesome
08/23/2007 at 08:08pm
User: Sara from Milwaukee, WI User Rating:
I made this for a party--everyone loved it--and there was plenty to go around. It does make quite a bit, but it keeps for a while and it's nice and inexpensive.
incredibly delicious
08/02/2007 at 03:11pm
User: Avi from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
This item both looks incredibly colorful and fresh, and its taste makes you want to keep eating more and more.
Yummy!
08/01/2007 at 06:37pm
User: Katie from El Segundo, CA User Rating:
This is a great recipe! A couple of recomendations that make it a 5. 1. This feeds 10-12 people! 2. 1 lb cous cous to 4 cups vegetable broth (no draining needed)- Cook it like you would rice (it doesn't take as long, though). 3. Skip the marinade, just pour the dressing on the cut grilled veggies - they soak it right up & the flavor is better. 4. Add some shredded chicken 5. Crumble some feta cheese on top 6. Serve with some crunchy/seeded/nutty crackers for good texture *I use the flat seeded crackers from Trader Joe's. 7. Add more mustard to the dressing.
Great summer salad
07/23/2007 at 08:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This salad really let me showcase some great produce from the farmer's market and, as there was nothing in it to spoil, I was able to make it up earlier in the day and let it sit at room temperature until it was time for dinner. I served it at a "Mediterranean"-themed dinner party with gyros, tzatziki, hummus, and Sangria and it was a big hit. One comment would be I found this to make a very large amount of salad so you might consider cutting the recipe in half if you have a smaller family or less guests (or don't want to eat it every night for a week).
Fabulous recipe
06/01/2007 at 11:25am
User: Rashmi from Greenville, SC User Rating:
I followed the recipe exactly, except I grilled my veggies in my George Foreman and collected the juices and added to the couscous. Everyone loved it! I have made this dish, thrice already for different parties and it never fails to bring me compliments.
Great
05/20/2007 at 01:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellant cold or warm
Yummmm!
01/12/2007 at 03:00pm
User: Laurel from Spingboro, OH User Rating:
I loved this!! I had been craving a couscous I had at the Mesa Grill years ago. I hoped this was similar and it was just as great. I used the fresh veggies I had on hand and it was so refreshing and flavorfull.
fantastic recipie
01/07/2007 at 06:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this recipie for a potluck dinner and it turned out great. It was a dish that everyone could enjoy, and a great way to introduce people to couscous. I like the fact that it's a very flexible recipe, in the sense that you can add any grilled veggies you like. It's also very quick and easy to make.
Freakin' Awesome
09/10/2006 at 06:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
enuff said
Excellent summer salad
08/16/2006 at 08:59pm
User: KRYSTA from Ferndale, WA User Rating:
This has become our favorite summer time salad! The fresh summer vegetables are delicious in the marinade and the texture and flavor of all of it combined is the best. I added the juices from the grilled vegetables to the dressing which added a little extra. Try this - you won't be disappointed!
Excellent Coucous recipe
05/21/2006 at 06:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to make. Tasty marinade for the vegetables. Nice touch using it with the couscous. Added marinated and grilled sweet onions. Nice side dish or vegan maon meal.