Lamb and Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Mint and Feta Recipe

Name: Lamb and Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Mint and Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry couscous; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 fat garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 pound cooked lamb, sliced into thin strips; 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled into large chunks; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 3 scallions, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup dry couscous
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 fat garlic clove, finely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 pound cooked lamb, sliced into thin strips
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled into large chunks
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3 scallions, finely chopped

1
Combine the couscous and raisins in a large bowl.
2
Pour 1 1/4 cups boiling water over the mixture.
3
Cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
4
In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper.
5
Whisk in the olive oil.
6
Add the lamb, chickpeas, tomatoes, feta, mint and scallions to the bowl of couscous.
7
Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss well.
8
Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if necessary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry couscous, 1/2 cup golden raisins, 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, more to taste, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Lamb and Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Mint and Feta 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.

Lamb and Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Mint and Feta

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