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    Home » Indian recipes » Appetizers/Starters

    Eggplant couscous salad | Mediterranean Couscous Salad

    14th May 2022 by Gaurav Leave a Comment

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    Couscous is granular semolina. A type of wheat, moistened with water and lightly covered in flour .It is then rolled into tiny bead like pellets. It can be made as a couscous salad, a stuffing and even one-pot wonder.

    Originally, a staple of the North African Maghreb. Couscous comes in instant and non-instant varieties. Available all year-round in large supermarkets in bulk or boxes. It works as a full meal when we club fresh salad veggies. You can make it vegan or non-vegan. Great for simple office meals. It doesn't have a lot of flavor on its own. However, works well as a base for vegetables. Mixes beautifully as a salad.

    You can add various herbs to give it a flavor of your choice. Cilantro, basil or mint work great. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarians can enjoy it. Change the flavor with the veggies and fruits of the season. You will find yourself re-inventing it time and again. You can add meat or fish to it if you crave it. If you like it less spicy, adding soup stock gives it a delicate flavor.

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    couscous salad
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    • Equipment
    • Ingredients
    • How to grill the eggplants ?
    • How to make Couscous ?
    • How to make the grilled eggplant salad?
    • Top tip
    • Food safety
    • Variations
    • Substitutions
    • Storage
    • Eggplant couscous salad recipe
    • FAQ

    Equipment

    • mixing bowls
    • fork
    • air fryer
    • pastry brush

    Ingredients

    • Grilled eggplant-
      • Eggplant
      • Oil
      • Salt
      • Spice mix
    • Couscous
      • Couscous
      • Water
      • Oil
      • Salt
    • Fresh salad
      • Cherry tomatoes
      • Pomegranate
      • Lettuce leaves
      • Red peppers
      • Lime juice
      • salt as per taste

    How to grill the eggplants ?

    I have used an air fryer to grill the eggplant, you can do the same in the oven or in a pan.

    • Cut the eggplant in slices,brush with oil and season with salt.
    grilled eggplant step 1
    • Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer at 180 C| 375 F for 5 mins. Place the eggplant slices in the air fryer basket, without overlapping each other.Air fryer for 5 minutes.
    grilled eggplant step 2

    In a bowl, add spices to olive oil and mix well.

    grilled eggplant step 3
    • Brush the spice mix on eggplant slices(both sides).
    grilled eggplant step 4
    • Further air fry for 5 mins at 180 C| 375 F
    grilled eggplant step 5

    How to make Couscous ?

    We have used plain couscous here. In shopping stores such as Costco we have seen couscous with dried vegetables that already has the spices as well. You may use that as well in place of plain couscous.

    plain couscous
    • Place dry couscous in a bowl. Boil water and add it to the couscous.
    • Add salt and olive oil,mix with a spoon.
    • Cover with a plate, keep it aside.
    couscous step 1
    • Let is stand for 5 minutes and then use a fork to break through the couscous.
    couscous  step 2

    How to make the grilled eggplant salad?

    Transfer the cooked couscous ,grilled eggplan slices and fresh salad ingredients to a bowl.

    Season with salt and lemon juice and serve.

    Top tip

    Always preheat your air fryer.

    Food safety

    Always reheat your leftovers.

    If you find eggplants are discoloured when cut, kindly discard.

    Variations

    I love the Moroccan spiced couscous from Costco as well. Great way to start having it if you want it spicy. Later you can move to plain along with different veggies. You can also use spiced couscous along with grilled veggies like air fryer roast vegetables or air fryer broccoli.

    Substitutions

    You can mix couscous salad with air fryer beans.

    Storage

    You can store this in refrigerator for 4-5 days. However, eating it fresh is best.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Eggplant couscous salad recipe

    couscous salad is a healthy, wholesome meal in itself. Learn to make this easy salad for lunch or dinner and watch your weight too.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Keyword: couscous salad, eggplant couscous salad, mediterranean couscous salad
    Author: Gaurav

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • Air fryer or pan

    Ingredients

    Couscous

    • ½ cup couscous
    • ½ cup warm water
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • salt as per taste

    Grilled eggplant

    • 1 big eggplant sliced in 1 cm thick slicers
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 1 teaspoon seasoning mix chipotle/any seasoning mix of choice
    • Salt as per taste

    Fresh salad ingredients

    • 8-10 cherry tomatoes halved
    • ½ cup lettuce leaves or salad leaves
    • ½ red pepper cubed
    • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • Salt & pepper as per taste

    Instructions

    How to make couscous?

    • Place dry couscous in a bowl. Boil water and add it to the couscous.
    • Add salt and olive oil,mix with a spoon.
    • Cover with a plate, keep it aside.Let is stand for 5 minutes and then use a fork to break through the couscous.

    How to cook grilled eggplants?

    • Cut the eggplant in slices,brush with oil and season with salt.
    • Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer at 180 C| 375 F for 10 mins. Place the eggplant slices in the air fryer basket, without overlapping each other.Air fryer for 5 minutes.
    • In a bowl, add spices to olive oil and mix well.
      Brush the spice mix on eggplant slices(both sides).
    • Further air fry for 5 mins at 180 C| 375 F

    How to serve salad?

    • Add air fried eggplant to couscous.
    • Toll the salad with oil and seasoning.
    • Serve immediately, can be stored in an air tight container for 12 hours.

    Notes

    I have used an air fryer to grill the eggplant, you can do the same in the oven or in a pan.

    FAQ

    Does couscous salad need to be refrigerated?

    You can refrigerate it upto 4 days.

    Can you eat couscous cold?

    you can eat it hot or cold depending on season. Batch cook and refrigerate it. Mix it with hot air fried vegetables of your choice.

    How Do You Know When couscous is done?

    It is ready to eat when liquid is all absorbed and it is tender.

    Why is my couscous sticky?

    If you add too much liquid it will go soggy. Generally we add 1 cup water to ⅔ cup couscous grains. Always refer to packet instructions.

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    Hi,I am Bhavana & this is my wonderland of recipes.I have been in IT for 15+ years have always loved writing.My husband Gaurav & I,love to cook, click & host people

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