Topic: Couscous Salad
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Mon 01/18/10 09:39 AM
Edited by chefschool on Mon 01/18/10 10:30 AM
Couscous Salad
RECIPE 25.45 Method: Bound

Yields: 3 lb ( 1.40 kg )

-Ingredients-
Couscous 6 oz (180 g)
Red bell pepper, medium dice 1
Green bell pepper, medium dice 1
Green onions, sliced on the bias 1 (45 deg angle across the onion length-wise)
Cucumbers, peeled, seeded, medium dice 6 oz (180 g)
Black olives, pitted 4 oz (120 g) (sliced to desiard thickness)
Red onion, julienne 6 oz (180 g)(Thin Slices acrost the oinion)
Dressing:
Orange juice concentrate 3 fl oz (90 ml)
Water 2 fl oz (60 ml)
Rice vinegar 2 fl oz (60 ml)
Garlic, chopped 1 tsp (5 ml)
Salt 1 tsp (5 ml)
Black pepper 1 tsp (5 ml)
Fresh oregano, chopped 2 tsp (10 ml)
Salad oil 3 fl oz (90 ml)(olive or a good neutral flavored oil)
Honey 2 tbsp (30 ml)
Fresh thyme, chopped 2 tsp (10 ml) (if you use dry use 1tsp and let set for 5-10 minutes befor using)

-Methods-
1) Steam the couscous until tender; set aside to cool.
2) Combine the couscous with the vegetables.
3) Whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
4) Combine the salad ingredients with the dressing. Chill thoroughly before serving.

-Notes-
Approximate values per 3-oz. (90-g) serving: Calories 90, Total fat 6 g, Saturated fat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Total carbohydrates 7 g, Protein 1 g, Vitamin C 35%, Claims-low saturated fat; no cholesterol

you Should scale it down so divid everyting by half or by 4 and try it because the orignal makes alot but hey if you need a lot its good like for a party

TRY IT AND Let ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK THANKS CHEFSCHOOL

NEXT WEEKS RECIPE WILL BE CREME BRULEE

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Mon 01/18/10 10:24 PM
Ya know...I would LOVE to try this...but I live in a town of about 2000 people and I would have to drive at least 3 hours to even FIND Couscous...lmao

Can ya come up with a recipe that has stuff I could find at a small town market??

chefschool's photo
Thu 01/21/10 09:54 PM
Chutney Chicken Salad
Recipe 25.6 Method: Bound Mise en Place Cook chicken and chill. Wash and peel celery and chop into small dice. Wash and slice green onions.

Yields: 2 lb ( 0.90 kg )

-Ingredients-
Chicken meat, cooked 1 1/4 lb (0.55 kg)
Celery, small dice 2 oz (63 g)
Green onions, sliced 3/4 oz (23 g)
Mango chutney 3 oz (90 g)
Mayonnaise 1/4 lb (125 g)
Seedless grapes 3 oz (90 g)

-Methods-
1) Remove any bones, skin and fat from the chicken and cut the meat into large dice.
2) Combine the chicken meat, celery, green onions, mango chutney and mayonnaise in a bowl; mix well.
3) Cut the grapes in half. Add them to the chicken mixture and toss gently to combine.

-Notes-
Approximate values per 4-oz. (120-g) serving: Calories 230, Total fat 14 g, Saturated fat 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Total carbohydrates 4 g, Protein 22 g


buttons's photo
Sat 01/23/10 10:34 PM
yummmm!! to both!! i make a simular chicken salad as well.. and put it in pocket bread.. dont know the amounts i just throw it in lol

cooked cubed chicken
mayo
raisins
diced celery
chopped walnuts
chopped green onion
salt
pepper

buttons's photo
Sat 01/23/10 10:36 PM
wow im thinking to take the raisins out.. and just add some of my homeade pineapple chutney to it now!! since there is raisins in that..