COUSCOUS CHICKPEA SALAD WITH GINGER LIME DRESSING

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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

2 cups water
1 small cucumber
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 medium tomatoes
1 small onion
1 tablespoon mint
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas
1/3 cup lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

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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