COUSCOUS SALAD WITH TURMERIC, CHICKPEA AND TOMATO
Turmeric highlights the golden hue of couscous while adding a welcome bit of flavor. The grains are paired with tomatoes, which have been left to sit in red wine and vinegar, infusing them with flavor and making the dressing even more juicy for the couscous-chickpea mix. If you want the onion to be nice and crisp and to take its raw edge off, put the slices in a bowl of ice and water before you cook the couscous. Drain them right before tossing them in. You can add even more crunch by topping the salad with sliced celery or chiles, if you like your food spicy. Either thinly sliced fresh chiles, such as fresno or jalapeños, or preserved ones, like peppadews or hot cherry, work well.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories dinner, lunch, grains and rice, main course
Time 15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the turmeric, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt with 2 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand for at least 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar with the remaining 1/4 cup oil and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper in a very large bowl. Add the tomatoes and chickpeas and stir to coat.
- When the couscous is ready, scrape with a fork to fluff into bits. Pour into the tomato mixture, along with the onion, arugula and half the cheese. Fold gently until well mixed, then season to taste with salt and pepper, and dress with additional oil and vinegar, if desired.
- Divide among dishes and top with the remaining feta and the celery or chile, if using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 341, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Hrabi DHIEA
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover chickpeas and tomatoes. The couscous turned out great and the turmeric gave it a nice flavor.
Chialefack Irene
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Md MdRafi
[email protected]This was a delicious and healthy recipe. The couscous was light and fluffy, and the chickpeas and tomatoes added a nice heartiness to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy couscous dish.
asraful Hussain
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the couscous turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy couscous dish.
Angel Maharjan
[email protected]This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover chickpeas and tomatoes. The couscous turned out great and the turmeric gave it a nice flavor.
keith ule
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Mohamed Aadhil
[email protected]This was a delicious and healthy recipe. The couscous was light and fluffy, and the chickpeas and tomatoes added a nice heartiness to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy couscous dish.
Umair Abbasi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the couscous turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy couscous dish.
labraberting
[email protected]This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover chickpeas and tomatoes. The couscous turned out great and the turmeric gave it a nice flavor.
Nomcebo Gwebu
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Roshaan Ch
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The couscous was light and fluffy, and the turmeric gave it a beautiful color. The chickpeas and tomatoes added a nice heartiness to the dish, and the overall flavor was very well-balanced.