Middle Eastern Salad Recipes

Tiny couscous grains are made from semolina, the same wheat product that is used in making pasta. Like pasta, it is dried, and has a subtle flavor that adapts well to a variety of flavorings and additions, and it is equally good served hot with a sauce or cold in a salad. For this recipe, use a box of plain couscous, without added seasonings. After a brief sojourn in hot water, it is ready to use.

The Lebanese salad is tradionnally served with crisp lettuce leaves to scoop up the herby, lemony mixture.

Using couscous makes this a more French salad; bulgur is more traditional. It's good either way.