Ingredients
Chickpeas
- 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Couscous
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Israeli couscous, uncooked
- 1.25 cups water
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped cucumber
- 10-oz. Cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ medium red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Zest of one medium lemon
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
- ¾ cup chopped fresh mint
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients for the chickpeas in a microwave safe bowl. Toss the ingredients together until the chickpeas are coated.
- Microwave the chickpeas on high for 90 seconds. Mix and set aside for later.
- Prepare the couscous. Heat a saucepan over medium/high heat. Add olive oil and lemon juice.
- When the olive oil is fragrant add the couscous and salt to the saucepan and toast for 1 minute.
- Add the water to the pot and stir. Bring to a boil.
- Turn heat to low and cover. Let simmer for 10 minutes or until the couscous has absorbed all the water. The couscous should have a bite.
- Remove from heat and fluff the couscous with a fork. Pour the couscous in a bowl and place it in the refrigerator to cool.
- Meanwhile, place the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, feta, and mint to a large salad bowl and toss.
- When the couscous is cooled (about 15-20 minutes), pour the couscous and garbanzo beans (with oil) into the salad bowl.
- Toss all the ingredients together until all of the ingredients are combined.
- Salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately or place in the refrigerator to chill.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/8 Calories: 266 Sugar: 2 Sodium: 444 Fat: 13 Carbohydrates: 32 Fiber: 3 Protein: 7 Cholesterol: 6Category: SaladsMethod: Stove TopCuisine: MediterraneanDiet: Vegetarian
Keywords: mediterranean couscous salad