{"id":81491,"date":"2023-09-20T16:00:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T14:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=81491"},"modified":"2023-09-20T12:23:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T10:23:36","slug":"couscous-salad-with-beetroot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/couscous-salad-with-beetroot\/","title":{"rendered":"Couscous Salad with Beetroot and Carrots"},"content":{"rendered":"

A colourful couscous salad with beetroot and carrots<\/strong> is the perfect thing to kick off autumn. This couscous salad recipe is packed with good-for-you ingredients including oven-roasted beetroot and carrots, butter beans, fresh herbs, pumpkin seeds, goat\u2019s cheese and arugula. It\u2019s simple, fresh and flavourful!<\/p>\n

What I especially love about this couscous salad recipe is that it is full of plant-based goodness thanks to a colourful assortment of vegetables and herbs \u2014 orange, red and green \u2014 plus some plant-based protein to boot! And is a great choice for meal-planning as leftovers hold up well. Plus it is easy to adapt!<\/p>\n

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Couscous salad ingredients<\/h2>\n

Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients you will need for this couscous salad recipe:<\/p>\n

Couscous:<\/strong> use either standard or whole wheat couscous. It can be cooked on the stovetop with water and a hint of sea salt for three minutes, then left to stand for five minutes before fluffing. Or simply add boiling water, cover and let stand 5-10 minutes, until the water is absorbed. It\u2019s that simple.<\/p>\n

Vegetables:<\/strong> I like to use a combination of beetroot and carrots and roast them in the oven to bring out their natural sweetness. But you could also swap them out for sweet potato, pumpkin or use a mix of your favourite root vegetables.<\/p>\n

Beans:<\/strong> creamy white butter beans have a terrific texture and mild flavour which adds extra plant-based protein to this dish.<\/p>\n

Herbs:<\/strong> you can be generous with the fresh herbs! I like using a mix of fresh flat-leaf parsley and chives, but fresh dill would also be great alternative.<\/p>\n

Arugula:<\/strong> look for young arugula for a subtle peppery tone, or try spinach if you prefer something more subtle.<\/p>\n

Seeds:<\/strong> toasted pumpkin seeds add a little nutty crunch. Try toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds for a delicious alternative.<\/p>\n

Cheese:<\/strong> crumbled Ch\u00e8vre goat\u2019s cheese is mild, tangy and creamy and pairs well with carrots and beetroot. Alternatively, try Greek feta cheese.<\/p>\n

Vinaigrette:<\/strong> everything is brought together with a simple dressing made with lemon, red wine vinegar, olive oil, some finely chopped shallot, salt and pepper. For a little extra pep, serve with extra wedges of lemon or give the salad a sprinkle of ground sumac.<\/p>\n

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How to adapt this couscous salad with beetroot and carrots<\/h2>\n

The fantastic thing about preparing salads is that they are incredibly easy to adapt to fit to your own taste. Here are a few ideas on how to make this salad your very own:<\/p>\n

Trade out the couscous:<\/strong> use an equal amount of quinoa, orzo (or other small pasta shape), millet, pearl barley, etc. in place of the couscous, cooked according to package instructions.<\/p>\n

Use a different cheese:<\/strong> use feta cheese in place of the goat\u2019s cheese.<\/p>\n

Choose a different protein:<\/strong> trade out butter beans for chickpeas, or try another type of white bean. Or skip it all together and serve this couscous salad alongside grilled chicken or fish.<\/p>\n

Rotate in some other vegetables:<\/strong> try roasting a mix of root vegetables, or trade them out for hokkaido pumpkin or sweet potatoes.<\/p>\n

Add some different greens:<\/strong> try a mix of your favourite soft herbs (such as parley, basil, dill, mint and chives). Trade out arugula for mixed greens (Mesclun) or baby spinach. Or skip them all together and add extra herbs.<\/p>\n

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Looking for more simple salad recipes?<\/h2>\n

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