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Couscous Salad with Salmon

Infused with the rich flavors of slow-roasted confit tomatoes, this beautiful couscous salad with juicy salmon is a great dish for a light summer meal. Note that you have to make the Cherry Tomato Confit (recipe linked in the ingredients) before making this salad, which will take several hours, plus cooling time.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 704 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe cherry tomato confit *
  • 1 to 1-1/4 pound center-cut salmon fillets , 2-3 fillets, pan-seared (see linked tutorial) skin removed after cooking, salmon flaked into large chunks.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomato confit , drained of oil
  • 2 garlic cloves from the tomato confit
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon finely-grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice (plus additional if needed, depending on how tart your tomatoes are - add to taste)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil from the cherry tomato confit
  • Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper
For the Salmon
For the Couscous
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil from cherry tomato confit
  • 1-1/4 cups Israeli couscous ("pearl" couscous)
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1-1/2 cups lightly-packed baby spinach leaves , roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped shallots
To Assemble and Serve the Salad
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomato confit , drained of oil
  • 2 ounces toasted pine nuts
  • 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • fresh dill and parsley , to garnish

Instructions

Make the Vinaigrette
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  1. In the bowl of a mini food processor, blend together the drained tomatoes, garlic, Dijon, dill, shallots, lemon zest, sherry vinegar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper. With the mixer running, slowly drizzle in the confit oil.
  2. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice, if needed. Set aside.
Make the Couscous
  1. Heat confit oil in a saucepan over medium heat and toast couscous, stirring frequently, until light golden brown and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add chicken or vegetable broth and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until couscous is al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any additional liquid and place couscous in a large bowl.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of the prepared vinaigrette to the couscous and toss to combine. Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes. Stir in the shallots, baby spinach leaves, chopped fresh herbs, and toasted pine nuts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently toss with flaked salmon.
  4. Taste the salad. If if needs additional brightness, add a little more fresh lemon juice, to taste.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Place the couscous on a platter. Sprinkle with goat cheese, a few sprigs of fresh herbs for garnish, and a few spoonfuls of drained cherry tomato confit. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette and serve.

Notes

  • *The confit recipe will make more than you need for this salad. See other ways to use these delicious slow-roasted tomatoes in the confit recipe post. Cooking times in this recipe card only reflect the preparation of the salad, not the confit itself.

Nutrition Information

Calories 704kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 588mg (25%) Potassium 1103mg (32%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 921IU (18%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 704

% Daily Value*

Calories 704kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 588mg 25%
Potassium 1103mg 23%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 921IU 18%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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