If you're looking for a refreshing and healthy salad recipe, look no further than this Moroccan couscous salad. This dish is perfect for lunch or as a side dish for dinner. It's packed with nutritious ingredients like couscous, chickpeas, and dried fruit, making it a satisfying and guilt-free option.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare couscous according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked couscous, chickpeas, dried apricots, dried cranberries, parsley, mint, and sliced almonds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
