Couscous Salad with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Couscous Salad with Chickpeas and Tomatoes is a quick and wholesome meal perfect for any occasion. Featuring fluffy couscous as the base, this vibrant salad is loaded with protein-packed chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, all tied together with a refreshing mix of parsley and mint. A simple lemon-olive oil dressing adds the perfect tangy finish, making every bite light yet satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or a healthy side dish. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile, crowd-pleasing option that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 0.5 cup parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup mint (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 0.25 teaspoons of salt.
Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the couscous, and cover with a lid. Let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the water.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
While the couscous cools, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely dice the red onion, and chop the parsley and mint.
In the large mixing bowl with the cooled couscous, add the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.6 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2022 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 604 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 2938 mg | 63% | |
*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.
