COUSCOUS CHICKPEA SALAD WITH GINGER LIME DRESSING
A nice summer, make ahead salad. I've been taking salads to work for lunch, as I often don't feel like hot food during the summer. This has a nice kick to it. Sometime I will try substituting dried cranberries for the raisins. Also if you don't have the turmeric, it's ok, it just adds nice color to the couscous. From Cooking Light June 2004.
Provided by berry271
Categories Onions
Time 1h
Yield 1 large bowl, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring water to boil in a medium pot.
- Meanwhile, peel and seed the cucumber.
- Add the couscous, raisins, and turmeric to the water, stir, cover and remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the cucumber, tomato, and onion.
- Fluff couscous and add vegetables and mint.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add to couscous.
- In a large bowl whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings.
- Add the couscous mixture and toss to coat with dressing.
- Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add to couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.1, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 423.7, Carbohydrate 65.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 9.6, Protein 10.3
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Farnaz Iqbal
f_i65@yahoo.comThe salad was a bit too time-consuming to make. I would recommend using a simpler recipe.
Peter Ssekasande
s_peter@aol.comThe salad was a bit too expensive to make. I would recommend using cheaper ingredients.
Chris Jepson
j_chris@yahoo.comThe salad was a bit too dry. I would recommend adding more olive oil or dressing.
Roopali Sabarwal
sabarwal52@gmail.comThe couscous was a bit too al dente for my taste. I would recommend cooking it for a minute or two longer.
Favour Agba
favoura78@gmail.comThe salad was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more salt and pepper to taste.
muheki Dickson
muheki_dickson22@yahoo.comThis salad is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less ginger in the dressing.
Joshuan Williams
j-williams@aol.comI'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. The salad was still delicious.
Digital Bd Welcome TiTu
d.titu@aol.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Juliana English
j.english73@hotmail.comI made this salad for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great dish to share.
Feroz Khan
feroz-k@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.
Saleh Shamsuddeen
s-saleh91@hotmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this salad. The ginger-lime dressing is especially good.
Jordan Arellano
a-j50@yahoo.comThis salad is perfect for a picnic or lunch on the go. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
Bertina Dalton
b.dalton95@hotmail.comI added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious. It's a great way to get a healthy and filling meal on the table.
Kristi Mizner
m@aol.comThis salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
Jannat Nisha
n@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the chickpeas add a nice crunch.
Lalindu kavisha
l75@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover couscous. I love the addition of the chickpeas and the ginger-lime dressing really makes the dish.
Tyrone Van der Nest
n@gmail.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Aman pirzada
aman82@hotmail.comThis salad is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish. The couscous is light and fluffy, and the chickpeas add a nice protein boost. The ginger-lime dressing is the perfect finishing touch, adding a bright and tangy flavor.