Best Couscous Garbanzo Salad Recipes

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CURRIED COUSCOUS AND GARBANZO BEAN SALAD



Curried Couscous and Garbanzo Bean Salad image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Ginger     Onion     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Feta     Curry     Summer     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons curry powder
2 1/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups small pieces fresh vegetables (such as 2 cups each broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, and thinly sliced carrots)
1 10-ounce box couscous
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1/2 cup olive oil
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1 1/4 cups crumbled feta cheese (about 7 ounces)
1 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Stir curry powder in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Mix in 2 1/4 cups water and salt. Add vegetables. Bring to boil; cover and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix in couscous. Cover and let stand until couscous softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer couscous to large bowl. Mix in garbanzos, oil, vinegar, and ginger. Cool to room temperature. Add feta and green onions; toss. Season with salt and pepper.

CURRY COUSCOUS AND BROCCOLI FETA SALAD WITH GARBANZO BEANS



Curry Couscous and Broccoli Feta Salad With Garbanzo Beans image

All ingredients can be adjusted to suit taste. Add in some chopped peeled cucumber if desired. If you are not a ginger lover then omit the fresh ginger. Plan ahead this salad needs to chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 -2 tablespoon curry powder
2 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
7 cups broccoli (cut into small florets) or 7 cups cauliflower (cut into small florets)
1 large carrot, sliced paper thin
1 (10 ounce) box couscous
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, well drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans)
1/2 cup olive oil (or to taste)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
4 -5 green onions, chopped
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan stir the curry powder over medium heat until fragrant and toasted (about 1 minute).
  • Add in 2-1/4 cups water with 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Add in veggie florets and carrots to the saucepan with the water and curry; bring to full a boil, cover and cook 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and mix in couscous; cover and let stand until the couscous softens (about 5-6 minutes).
  • Transfer the couscous and veggies to a large bowl.
  • Mix in garbanzo beans, oil, wine vinegar, minced fresh ginger; toss to combine.
  • Cool to room temperature or chill (make certain that the couscous is completely cooled or the feta will melt).
  • Add in feta cheese, green onions and toasted almonds (if using); toss to combine.
  • Add in salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
  • Delicious!

COUSCOUS-GARBANZO SALAD



Couscous-Garbanzo Salad image

Easy, fresh and delicious! This came from my June 2007 issue of Cooking Light, and I don't want to lose this recipe. It is filled with fresh veggies and dressed with a light olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing.

Provided by TexasToast R

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup chicken or 1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes (about 2 medium)
1 cup diced cucumber (about 1)
1 cup thinly sliced green onion (about 6)
1/2 cup grated carrot (1 medium)
1/2 cup red bell pepper
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil in medium saucepan, and gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Place couscous in a large bowl, and cool completely. Fluff with a fork.
  • Stir in tomato, cucumber, and next 4 ingredients (through chickpeas); toss well.
  • Combine oil and the remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Add vinegar mixture to couscous mixture just before serving; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 256.5, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2, Protein 2.9

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