Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing Recipe

Name: Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 small cucumber; 1 1/2 cups couscous; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 medium tomatoes; 1 small onion; 1 tablespoon mint; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas; 1/3 cup lime juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ginger; 3/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 small cucumber
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 medium tomatoes
1 small onion
1 tablespoon mint
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas
1/3 cup lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1
Bring water to boil in a medium pot.
2
Meanwhile, peel and seed the cucumber.
3
Add the couscous, raisins, and turmeric to the water, stir, cover and remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, chop the cucumber, tomato, and onion.
5
Fluff couscous and add vegetables and mint.
6
Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add to couscous.
7
In a large bowl whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings.
8
Add the couscous mixture and toss to coat with dressing.
9
Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
10
Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add to couscous.

119

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 small cucumber, 1 1/2 cups couscous, 1/2 cup raisins, and more.

Yes, Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing

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