Couscous Salad with Chickpeas

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Cooking Light-

Serves 4 people

Categories: Salad-Slaw

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
  • 1/2 tsp. salt, divided use
  • 1/2 tp. ground black pepper, divided use
  • 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
  • Pinch granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/8 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large ripe tomato, chopped or a handful of cherry tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Place couscous, 1/4 tsp. of the salt, 1/4 tsp. of the pepper and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in boiling water, cover and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, and sugar. Add this mixture to the couscous along with the remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper, mint green onions, paprika, chickpeas and tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese.

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