Best 6 Couscous And Chick Pea Salad Recipes

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Couscous and chickpea salad is a refreshing and light dish that is perfect for summer meals. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this salad is packed with flavor and texture. The combination of fluffy couscous, tender chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing creates a delightful meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a healthy lunch option, a side dish for a barbecue, or a light dinner, this couscous and chickpea salad is a great choice.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND CHICKPEA SALAD



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You can find a whole-wheat version of the spherical couscous marketed as Israeli couscous in some whole foods and Middle Eastern markets.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 3 to 4 generous servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup Israeli couscous, preferably whole-wheat
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 ounce feta, diced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 red pepper, cut in thin 2-inch slices
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
Salt to taste
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt (or use half olive oil)
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or mild chili powder (more to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan and add the couscous. Stir until the couscous begins to color and smell toasty, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. Drain if any liquid remains in the pan.
  • Transfer the couscous to a bowl and add the cilantro, chives, feta, pine nuts, chickpeas and red pepper.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the lemon juice, salt, cumin, remaining olive oil, yogurt and Aleppo pepper or chili powder. Toss with the couscous mixture. Refrigerate in a bowl or in containers until ready to take to work or eat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 437, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 486 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

COUSCOUS AND CHICKPEA SALAD



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Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup medium-grain couscous
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup very hot water
1 1/2 cups lightly steamed chickpeas
6 tablespoons extra-virgin, fruity olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 red pepper sliced into thick julienned strips
1/4 green pepper sliced into thick julienned strips
About 1 cup coarsely chopped scallions
1 medium-size tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 cucumber cut lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 dozen black Greek-style olives, pits removed

Steps:

  • Place the couscous with thevegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat thoroughly, until the couscous grains are coated with warm oil.
  • Add hot water, cover immediately, turn off heat and allow grains to swell for 5 minutes. Drain off excess water and mix the couscous with chickpeas.
  • Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add to couscous and stir.
  • Add pepper strips and chopped scallions. Mix well and set aside until ready to serve. Just before serving mix in the tomato. Garnish with cucumber slices and olives.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 695, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 174 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

COUSCOUS-CHICKPEA SALAD



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This is a Recipezaar 2005 adoptee. It's a healthy, light main dish salad, that can easily be made vegetarian by using the vegetable stock. I omit the raisins as I can't stand them in savory dishes, but my daughter adds them to hers, so I left them in the ingredient list.

Provided by Vina7737

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups good chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable stock
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup couscous
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 small cucumbers or 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 small sweet crisp apple, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1/3 cup currants (optional) or 1/3 cup raisins (optional)
1 -2 cup canned chick-peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 lemon, juice of, fresh
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
bottled vinaigrette dressing (I like a Greek vinaigrette) or oil and vinegar, to taste

Steps:

  • In a heavy medium saucepan, whisk together the stock, cinnamon,ginger, cumin, and turmeric.
  • Add the couscous in a slow steady stream, stirring constantly, and continue to boil, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Cover the pot tightly, remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Fluff the couscous grains with a fork, transfer to a large mixing bowl and let cool.
  • Then fluff again, rubbing with your fingers to break up any lumps.
  • Mix the carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, apple, currants and chick peas and toss with the lemon juice. Add to the couscous.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Add desired amount of vinaigrette and stir until well mixed.
  • Cover and refrigerate for several hours or up to 3 days.
  • Season with additional salt, pepper, lemon juice, and/or vinaigrette to taste before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 660.5, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 9.4, Protein 12.8

COUSCOUS AND CHICKPEA SALAD



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Make and share this Couscous and Chickpea Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by harveyjc

Categories     Beans

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
225 g couscous
1 (440 g) can chickpeas
6 -8 spring onions
6 -8 sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons of fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 lemon
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1 tablespoon clear honey
salt
fresh ground black pepper
75 ml olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring to the boil 400 ml of water the salt and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Stir in the couscous and take off the heat cover with the lid and leave for at least 5 minutes.
  • Prepar the dressing by combing the zest and juice of the lemon with the rest of the ingredients,mixing well and making sure all the honey has dissolved.
  • Fork through the Couscous turn out into a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas.Trim the spring onions then chop all the white and some of the green .Chop the sun dried tomatoes,mint and parsley . Mix these all into the couscous and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.3, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 985.8, Carbohydrate 79.3, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 6, Protein 13.9

SPICY COUSCOUS AND CHICKPEA SALAD



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Enjoy this easy couscous, Chickpeas and vegetable salad that's ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect side for any meal!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame (soybeans) (from 12-oz bag) or lima beans (from 9-oz bag), thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Green bell peppers, halved, if desired
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cook couscous in water with 1/4 teaspoon salt as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix Chickpeas, tomatoes, soybeans and cilantro. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • Add cooked couscous to salad; mix well. Pour dressing over salad; stir gently to mix. Spoon salad mixture into halved bell peppers. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKPEA COUSCOUS



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Sweet raisins and nutty chickpeas add taste and texture to this 10-minute summer side.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup raisins
1 teaspoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup couscous

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine chickpeas, raisins, oil, 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, and cover pot; remove from heat. Set aside (5 minutes). Fluff couscous gently with a fork before serving.

Tips:

  • Prepare the couscous: Fluff the couscous with a fork before cooking to separate the grains. Use boiling water and a tight-fitting lid to ensure the couscous cooks evenly.
  • Choose your chickpeas: Canned chickpeas are a convenient option, but you can also use dried chickpeas. If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight before cooking them according to package instructions.
  • Make the dressing: Use a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make a flavorful dressing for the salad.
  • Add your favorite vegetables: This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Try adding chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, or bell peppers.
  • Chill before serving: For the best flavor, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the couscous to absorb the dressing.

Conclusion:

This couscous and chickpea salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish or main course. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a healthy and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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