Ingredients
Instructions
- Trim zucchini and slice lengthwise into ¼ inch thick slices. Quarter bell pepper lengthwise discarding the seeds. Brush zucchini and pepper with olive. Grill both on lightly oiled rack 5-6 inches over glowing coals until zucchini is tender and pepper is crisp tender (about 5 minutes per side). Cut zucchini into ¼ inch and pepper into ½ inch pieces.
- Mash garlic and salt to a paste.
- Bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- In large serving bowl, toss with vegetables and garlic/salt paste.
This RiceSelect® Couscous salad recipe, which uses grilled summer veggies like zucchini and bell peppers, is an elegant and delicious dish that makes a great side when guests are around.
What is couscous?
Is it a grain? Is it a seed? Actually, it's closer to being a form of pasta because it's made with wheat flour and semolina, then moistened with water to make tiny little balls that pair with so many different flavors!
Couscous, which originated in Northern Africa, has made its way onto the kitchens of many home chefs, and with good reason. It's a practical and pleasant starch that works well with almost everything since it's extremely light and fluffy when cooked and absorbs a lot of flavor from cooking liquids and extra ingredients. See this link to find out Everything You Need to Know About Couscous.
There are so many options you can try out with couscous. Take this Hearty Moroccan Chicken with Couscous Recipe, for example, in which couscous absorbs the flavors of chicken and vegetables in a dish that;ll bring some middle-eastern flavors to your home.
Grilling Meal Ideas
When grilling season rolls around, you might find yourself looking for any excuse to use the grill. Whether it be for vegetables, meat, or even fruit! If you’re always looking for more meal ideas, take a look at our grilled dish recipes including meat-free hamburgers, kabobs, veggies and more.
When it comes to how to serve your grilled items, we’re specialists in providing the best pearl couscous recipes, orzo, rice and quinoa products! Create an unforgettable side dish using one of our many recipes like a Spring Greens Risotto and learn how to cook arborio rice perfectly to share something impressive. Or, whip up a Greek-inspired orzo salad with feta, vegetables and pasta.
Looking for another new delicious dinner idea? Try our shrimp and white rice.
