Exotic Couscous Salad

Enjoy the blend of cool and exotic in this Mediterranean couscous recipe. This is a healthy, light and easy to prepare dish.

Serves: 2-4
Recipe level: Easy
Preparation time: 15 mins
Meal type: Main meal or side dish
Meal time: Anytime
Country/Region: Persian/North African
Misc: Serve cold

THE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

Salad

• 1 cup couscous
• 1½ -2 cups boiling water or chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 cup boiled chickpeas
• ½ cucumber (small chunks)
• ¼ red onion (finely diced)
• ½ bell pepper (red, yellow or orange)
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 2 tablespoons chopped dill or parsley

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Salad Dressing

• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

METHOD

1. In a medium sized bowl; mix the couscous and raisins. Pour the boiling water or stock over the mix. Cover with a plate or lid and allow to site for 5 minutes.
2. Fluff the cooked couscous-raisin mix with a fork; mix in the onions, bell pepper, cucumber, chickpeas and dill.
3. Using a spoon, mix the salt, spices, olive oil, lemon juice, and honey (if being used) in a small bowl or put into  a bottle and shake well.
4. Pour the dressing mix over the couscous and toss together till well combined
5. Cover the salad and place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes; serve cold.

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