Couscous Garbanzo Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Couscous Garbanzo Salad is the perfect healthy side dish or light main course. Featuring fluffy couscous, protein-packed garbanzo beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a tangy lemon-cumin dressing, this salad offers a delightful blend of textures and vibrant flavors. Finished with crumbled feta cheese and fragrant parsley, it strikes the perfect balance between savory and refreshing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Keywords: couscous garbanzo salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy side dish, vegetarian couscous recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Couscous
• 1.25 cups Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 can Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), canned and drained
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water, 0.25 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a boil.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in 1 cup of couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to room temperature while preparing the other ingredients.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 can of drained garbanzo beans, 1 cup diced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 0.25 cup finely chopped red onion, and 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make the dressing.

Step 6

Add the cooled couscous to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and garbanzo beans.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.

Step 8

Gently fold in 0.5 cup of crumbled feta cheese just before serving.

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1568.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1537.0

Total Fat 66.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 2900.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.1g	0%
Total Sugars 33.9g
Protein 64.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1011.9mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 2583.1mg	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: 37.8%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 45.8%