High Protein Orientalischer Couscous Salat
Transform your mealtime with this vibrant and **High Protein Orientalischer Couscous Salat**, a nutritionally packed twist on a classic Mediterranean dish. Combining hearty **whole wheat couscous**, protein-rich **chickpeas** and tender **diced chicken breast**, this salad provides a balanced meal that's as satisfying as it is flavorful. Fresh, aromatic herbs like **parsley** and **mint** pair beautifully with crunchy vegetables, including **red bell pepper**, **cucumber**, and **red onion**, to deliver a refreshing burst of texture and taste. Tossed in a zesty, spiced dressing of **olive oil**, **lemon juice**, **cumin**, and **soy sauce**, this dish is brimming with Middle Eastern-inspired flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for meal prep, a light weeknight dinner, or a nutritious lunch that keeps you energized. For a dish that truly shines, serve it chilled, allowing the vibrant flavors to meld beautifully together.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams whole wheat couscous
- 400 grams chickpeas, canned and drained
- 200 grams chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 30 grams fresh parsley, chopped
- 20 grams fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring 250 ml of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add the whole wheat couscous, stirring quickly. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, chickpeas, diced chicken breast, red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
Add the chopped parsley and mint to the bowl and stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and gently toss until everything is well coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.2 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 2690 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.7 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.1 g | 132% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.7 g | ||
| Protein | 103.8 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3187 mg | 68% | |
*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.
