Couscous Salad with Portobello Mushrooms

Vegetarian
Health score
26%
Couscous Salad with Portobello Mushrooms
45 min.
6
452kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile vegetarian dish that can serve as a side, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further than this Couscous Salad with Portobello Mushrooms! This flavor-packed recipe is perfect for anyone looking to add some variety to their meal planning. With a ready time of just 45 minutes, it's also great for those nights when you want a tasty, home-cooked meal but don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.

This couscous salad boasts a delightful medley of ingredients, including finely crumbled cheese (such as feta, aged goat cheese, or ricotta), plain couscous, chopped fresh mint leaves, minced garlic, grape tomatoes, pitted kalamata olives, fresh lemon juice, mixed greens (such as watercress, arugula, and frisée), extra-virgin olive oil, coarsely chopped pecan halves, and of course, the star of the show – portobello mushrooms. The combination of these ingredients creates a dish that is both satisfying and nutritious, with a caloric breakdown of 452 kcal per serving.

To prepare this mouth-watering meal, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment, such as a bowl, paper towels, a whisk, a grill, and a grill pan. The process is straightforward and involves preparing the couscous according to package directions, grilling the portobello mushrooms to perfection, and then combining all the ingredients in a large bowl to create a tasty, zesty dressing. The result is a beautifully plated dish that's sure to impress your friends and family.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this Couscous Salad with Portobello Mushrooms is a must-try recipe. Its delightful blend of flavors and textures make it a versatile and delectable addition to any meal. So why not give it a try and discover a new favorite dish?

Ingredients

  • cup goat cheese crumbled finely (such as feta, aged goat cheese, or ricotta)
  • 10 ounce couscous plain
  • cup mint leaves fresh chopped
  • large garlic clove divided minced
  • pint grape tomatoes 
  • 0.7 cup kalamata olives pitted drained
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • sprigs mint leaves dried
  • cups the salad mixed (such as watercress, arugula, and frisée)
  • 0.8 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted coarsely chopped
  • servings pepper freshly ground to taste
  • large portabello mushrooms 
  • servings salt to taste

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • grill
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Prepare couscous according to package directions.
  2. Wipe mushroom caps clean with dampened paper towels. (
  3. Remove gills from underside with a spoon, if desired.)
  4. Drizzle with 1/4 cup oil, coating both sides, and season with 1 garlic clove, salt, and pepper.
  5. Transfer to heated grill pan or outdoor grill, and grill over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until cooked.
  6. Transfer to a plate, reserving juices.
  7. Combine remaining minced garlic and lemon juice in a medium bowl; whisk in remaining 1/2 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Fluff couscous with a fork, and transfer to a large bowl.
  8. Add tomatoes and next 4 ingredients.
  9. Add all but 2 tablespoons dressing to couscous, and toss to combine.
  10. Toss mixed greens with remaining 2 tablespoons dressing in a separate large bowl; arrange greens around rim of 6 serving plates. Mound couscous mixture in center. Slice mushrooms diagonally, and arrange on top.
  11. Pour mushroom juices over salad, and garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories452kcal
Protein14.91%
Fat43.61%
Carbs41.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.17
Glycemic Load
23.19
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
21.185217313145%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.89mg
Delphinidin
0.6mg
Catechin
0.6mg
Epigallocatechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.19mg
Eriodictyol
2.87mg
Hesperetin
2.25mg
Naringenin
0.68mg
Apigenin
0.44mg
Luteolin
1.09mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:452.45kcal
22.62%
Fat:22.5g
34.61%
Saturated Fat:7.23g
45.19%
Carbohydrates:48.15g
16.05%
Net Carbohydrates:41.77g
15.19%
Sugar:5.19g
5.76%
Cholesterol:17.4mg
5.8%
Sodium:596.42mg
25.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.31g
34.62%
Manganese:1.11mg
55.28%
Copper:0.85mg
42.44%
Vitamin A:1892.64IU
37.85%
Phosphorus:333.97mg
33.4%
Vitamin B3:6.56mg
32.78%
Vitamin C:26.86mg
32.56%
Fiber:6.38g
25.51%
Selenium:17.45µg
24.93%
Potassium:749.39mg
21.41%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.16%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
20.76%
Vitamin B5:2.04mg
20.42%
Folate:77.22µg
19.31%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.51%
Iron:2.69mg
14.96%
Magnesium:58.72mg
14.68%
Vitamin E:1.99mg
13.28%
Zinc:1.89mg
12.58%
Calcium:115.15mg
11.52%
Vitamin K:10.84µg
10.33%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.69%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.9%
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