After a few months of hot weather, it's just now beginning to feel like fall in the valley. Leaves are starting to drop and I just opened our windows for the first time. And yet, I'm still making summer recipes. Summer always feels a bit longer in California but I'm okay with that. I'm not ready to see tomatoes leave the market quite yet.
If you still happen to have sweet corn, this couscous salad is for you. The sweet corn is left raw which highlights the sweet, delicious flavor. The sweet corn mixture is actually a component and is wonderful serve on grain bowls, added as a taco topping, or used in a quesadilla. If raw sweet corn isn't your style, saute the sweet corn kernels in a bit of oil then toss with the scallion cilantro mixture once slightly cooled!
Grains: I tried pearl couscous like a grain over pasta. The small shaped pasta holds a bit of texture and works well in many places you might find grains. If you want to make this gluten-free, I recommend using sorghum, millet, or quinoa.
Greens: Arugula can have an extra peppery bite. For something a bit more mild, use spinach or kale that has been massaged with a bit of salt.
Vegan: Leave off the feta or make a tofu-feta so that you still have those salty bits in the salad.
Summer is all about sweet corn for me. It was a staple in my house during the hot summer months and while we traditionally boiled it and served it with a slab of butter, I learned to love this summer treat. Nowadays, it's all about showcasing the sweet flavor in savory dishes. A few of my favorite recipes:
Sweet Corn Pasta with Goat Cheese Sauce
Sun-Dried Tomato and Sweet Corn Risotto
Corn Cakes with Zucchini Salsa
See all the sweet corn recipes >
YUM! I am trying to soak up the final ears of corn while they are still around!! And lemony dressings are the best with couscous! Love this idea:)
This was really good, with very nicely balanced flavors. I used frozen corn in place of fresh corn, and sweet and hot cherry peppers from Trader Joe's. I will definitely make this again. Thanks for this wonderful recipe.