Couscous Chickpea Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing
Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Couscous Chickpea Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing is the ultimate healthy side or light lunch option. Combining fluffy couscous, protein-rich chickpeas, and a medley of crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this dish bursts with color and nutrition. The star of the recipe is the zesty ginger lime dressing, a tangy-sweet blend of fresh ginger, lime juice, honey, and soy sauce, perfectly tying together the bold flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley and mint, this salad is as aromatic as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy, flavorful salad is perfect for meal prep or a quick, light dish that can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat, add 1 cup of couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous, 1 cup of chickpeas, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced cucumber, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the ginger lime dressing over the couscous mixture, and toss until evenly coated.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.6 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2464 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.7 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2161 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
