LAMB AND COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, MINT AND FETA

Lamb and Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Mint and Feta image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 cup dry couscous
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 fat garlic clove, finely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 pound cooked lamb, sliced into thin strips
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled into large chunks
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3 scallions, finely chopped

Steps:

Combine the couscous and raisins in a large bowl. Pour 1 1/4 cups boiling water over the mixture. Cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil.
Add the lamb, chickpeas, tomatoes, feta, mint and scallions to the bowl of couscous. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss well. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 670, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 531 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams