Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Chickpeas

Name: Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 cup cucumber (diced); 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped); 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

VegetarianMediterraneanLunchQuickHealthyFamily-Friendly

⏱️ 15m PREP

🔥 10m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 350 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A refreshing and vibrant salad full of Mediterranean flavors, featuring fluffy couscous, protein-rich chickpeas, and a medley of fresh vegetables.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

12.0g 17%

Fat

15.0g 21%

Carbs

45.0g 63%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

25% DV

Supports immune function

🔺 Iron

15% DV

Essential for blood production

🔺 Calcium

12% DV

Important for bone health

🌾 Fiber

36% DV

Promotes digestive health

☀️ Vitamin A

20% DV

Supports vision and immunity

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 cup couscous
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup cucumber diced
1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Dressing

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1 Bring 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the couscous, then remove from heat and cover. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
2 Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
3 In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
4 In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
5 Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until well combined.
6 Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld.