Couscous Chickpea Cranberry Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Couscous Chickpea Cranberry Salad, a perfect harmony of flavors and textures that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring fluffy couscous cooked in savory vegetable broth, this salad is studded with tender chickpeas, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted almonds for a satisfying bite. Fragrant additions like fresh parsley, mint, and a zesty lemon-cumin dressing make this dish refreshingly aromatic and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flair. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this protein-packed salad works beautifully as a standalone meal, a side dish for gatherings, or a meal prep option that stays delicious both chilled and at room temperature. Perfect for vegetarians and bursting with wholesome ingredients, this recipe delivers bold flavors and a delightful pop of color to any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup chickpeas (cooked, drained, and rinsed)
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint (chopped)
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed.

Step 2

While the couscous is resting, toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.

Step 4

Add the chickpeas, dried cranberries, chopped parsley, chopped mint, and toasted almonds to the couscous. Toss gently to combine.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(833.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1302.0

Total Fat 50.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2427.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 178.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.3g	0%
Total Sugars 64.1g
Protein 38.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 400.7mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 2028.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.5%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 53.9%