Recipe Falafel-spiced Chickpea Couscous Salad

Name: Falafel-spiced Chickpea Couscous Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup regular or wholemeal couscous; 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sub water); 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder (optional); 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained well; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped; 2 cucumbers or 6 baby cucumbers, chopped; 2 cups salad greens, of choice; 1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped; 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; [Dressing]; 1/4 cup tahini; 1 lemon, juice and zest; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste

Healthy choice

Mostly whole foods

Protein-packed

Soy-free option

Refined sugar free

Oil-free option

Nut-free option

Easy peasy

Lazy dinners

Salads

Healthy choice

Mostly whole foods

Protein-packed

Soy-free option

Refined sugar free

Oil-free option

Nut-free option

Easy peasy

Lazy dinners

Salads

Couscous is a handy little way to bulk up a salad and turn it into a filling dish. Chickpeas add a dose of protein too for a well-balanced meal, and you can thank the spices for a perfect Middle-Eastern touch!

You will need

Serves 4

1 cup regular or wholemeal couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil (or sub water)
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder (optional)
1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained well
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
2 cucumbers or 6 baby cucumbers, chopped
2 cups salad greens, of choice
1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped
1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Dressing

1/4 cup tahini
1 lemon, juice and zest
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

10 mins to prep

20 mins to cook

Step 1

Prepare the couscous according to its packet instructions. Set aside.
Step 2

Add the oil, garlic and spices to a large frying pan over high heat. Sauté until the spices are fragrant. Add the chickpeas and sauté for 2 minutes or until the chickpeas are covered in spices. Add a dash of water or vegetable stock to the pan to deglaze the pan or prevent the spices from sticking to the pan.
Step 3

Add the couscous, spiced chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, salad greens and fresh herbs to a large bowl. Toss until combined.
Step 4

To make the dressing, add all the ingredients except the salt and pepper to a small bowl and whisk until combined. If the mixture is clumpy, add a little more water and mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5

Divide the dressing into 4 bowls and serve with the dressing. Season with extra salt and pepper if desired.