Couscous likes things like dried fruit and almonds and “sweet spices,” turmeric, and ginger. It also loves mint, onion, garlic, allium flavors and broths and essences. It’s extremely versatile. This salad is a fantastic quick side dish or base of a main dish for a spring or summer lunch. As we move into onion and garlic and pepper seasons—you can add whatever you like to your leftover couscous salad.
Leftover Couscous (Or Millet) Salad
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This plant-based and gluten-free salad is packed with protein and fiber from black beans, and quiona. It also has just five ingredients!
Prep: 5 minutes (if quinoa is ready) | Total: 5 minutes + quinoa
3 cups cooked quinoa cooled
1 15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
Juice + zest of 1 lime
2 teaspoons chili sea salt like this one
Add all ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Enjoy!
## Ingredients
1 c chickpeas
2 c fresh mix greens
1/4 c chopped mint
1/2 chopped bell pepper
1/4 c chopped red onion
Handful crushed walnuts
Feta or parmesan cheese
## Method
Mix
Eat
I added raisins and sunflower seeds too. Delish 🤩
This Apple Raisin Salad is naturally sweet and so tasty! With crunchy apples and creamy Greek yogurt, it's sure to become a favorite for potlucks or easy lunches.
Prep Time 4 minutes Course: Healthy, Salad, Side Dish Keyword: Apple Raisin Salad Cooking Method: No-Cook Servings: 2 servings Calories: 259kcal Author: MelanieCooks.com
Ingredients
2 apples
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup walnuts
Instructions
Prep: 10 minutes | Total: 10 minutes Servings: 8 servings
This carrot raisin salad is a timeless classic. The shredded carrots are crispy and the plump raisins, juicy pineapple, and creamy Greek yogurt dressing blend so nicely.
Ingredients
1 pound shredded carrots
3/4 cup golden raisins
8 ounces pineapple chunks canned in their own juice
1 cup Greek yogurt ( or drained yogurt )
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon pineapple juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh walnut pieces
Instructions
Tuna and canned beans are pantry staples, and capers and Kalamata olives both last a LONG time in the refrigerator. This is fast food personified!
Serves 2
This salad keeps well, too, and the flavours will continue to deepen over time. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
Serves: 2–3
Style: Fresh, savory, spring-forward (nut-free)
Marinated White Beans
Got 5 minutes and an extra can of chickpeas? Then you’re already halfway to this zesty arugula salad. Tossed with salty parmesan and a super simple lemon olive oil dressing, it’s the a perfect, simple salad recipe you can count on.
