Couscous Chickpea Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing

Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Couscous Chickpea Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing is the ultimate healthy side or light lunch option. Combining fluffy couscous, protein-rich chickpeas, and a medley of crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this dish bursts with color and nutrition. The star of the recipe is the zesty ginger lime dressing, a tangy-sweet blend of fresh ginger, lime juice, honey, and soy sauce, perfectly tying together the bold flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley and mint, this salad is as aromatic as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy, flavorful salad is perfect for meal prep or a quick, light dish that can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a boil.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from heat, add 1 cup of couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous, 1 cup of chickpeas, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced cucumber, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the ginger lime dressing over the couscous mixture, and toss until evenly coated.

Step 6

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1309.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1129.7

Total Fat 61.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2464.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.5g	0%
Total Sugars 29.5g
Protein 28.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 336.6mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2161.1mg	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: 47.5%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 42.8%