Moroccan Couscous Salad

25 mins
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Cook pearl couscous according to package directions and let cool slightly.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine couscous with chickpeas, shredded carrots, raisins, red onion, and fresh parsley.
  3. 3Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, honey, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
  5. 5Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup pearl couscous, cooked
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 whole carrot, shredded
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
  • 1/4 whole red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp honey
  • salt (optional)
  • pepper (optional)