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Mediterranean Chickpea Couscous Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Couscous Salad

  • Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Margarine spread
  • 1 Small red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup Whole wheat couscous, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cups Unsalted vegetable stock, or water
  • 15 oz Low sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed, reserve 2 tbsp liquid
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Oregano, chopped
  • 2 cups Cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup Grape tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  1. Melt the margarine spread in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the couscous and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the broth and bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, mix together the lemon juice, reserved chickpea liquid and oregano.
  6. Pour over the couscous, add the cucumber, chickpeas and tomato and stir to combine evenly.

Notes

Recipes adapted from Heart.org