Last Updated on January 11, 2023 by Chef Mireille
Having just returned from a trip to Thailand a few weeks ago, Asian food is on my mind and in particular the multi faceted flavors of Thai food. A little of this, a little of that and an amazing soup or curry is created in a few minutes. What they consider every day simple food is a pleasure to watch – they really are culinary artisans. Here I tried to re-create some of the great flavors I had in this Thai inspired salad dressing.
Thai Israeli Couscous Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 2 bouillon cubes
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts
Dressing Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1/2 teaspoon lemongrass powder
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Combine couscous, bouillon cubes and 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving a few tablespoons of the liquid.
Combine all of the dressing ingredients with 2 tablespoons of the reserved cooking liquid. Whisk well until thoroughly combined.
Add to couscous, with carrots and scallions. Add dressing and toss until well combined. Add peanuts and toss until thoroughly incorporated.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
The dressing has quite a spicy kick to it, so if needed, feel free to reduce the quantity of curry paste.
Thai Israeli Couscous Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 2 bouillon cubes
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts
- Dressing Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1/2 teaspoon lemongrass powder
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine couscous, bouillon cubes and 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving a few tablespoons of the liquid.
- Combine all of the dressing ingredients with 2 tablespoons of the reserved cooking liquid. Whisk well until thoroughly combined.
- Add to couscous, with carrots and scallions. Add dressing and toss until well combined. Add peanuts and toss until thoroughly incorporated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
That is such a flavorful and delicious looking Thai salad. Dressing recipe sounds sooooo yummy!!
I am not aware of any Thai dish that I have ever tried before. This sounds like something I would really enjoy. 🙂
OMG.. great dressing. Love the thai curry pastes and great use of it. Yummm
Looks like a delicious combination of ingredients!
Who will say no to this healthy and super filling salad, love it.
My husband loved anything with curry in it, sadly I don’t know how to cook; but I will definitely be trying your recipe
That is one colorful, inviting and healthy salad. Love the dressing.
Thai couscous salad looks so inviting.Love the flavorful dressing.
What a delicious looking salad. I have never made my own couscous before.
That sounds absolutely amazing. I love how intricate the flavor combinations are without being difficult to make.
Now this is a simple dish that’s packed with flavor! I love the spices used in this recipe, thanks for sharing it! I would sure like to try this, I bet the girls will love this.
It will my first time to eat Thai salad…
As I am salad lover i will definitely try this…
Such an healthy salad, never used couscous..have enjoyed seeing the dishes with that..