Five Spice Moroccan Coucous Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Five Spice Moroccan Couscous Salad—a harmonious fusion of bold spices, vibrant fresh ingredients, and irresistible textures. Featuring fluffy couscous infused with aromatic five-spice powder, cumin, and cinnamon, this salad is a dazzling blend of savory and sweet flavors. Juicy red bell peppers, crisp cucumbers, and sweet dried apricots mingle perfectly with protein-packed chickpeas and crunchy toasted almonds. A zesty lemon-honey dressing ties it all together, while fresh parsley and mint add a burst of herbal brightness. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for meal prep or entertaining, this refreshing Moroccan-inspired salad is a delightful option for a healthy lunch, side dish, or potluck star. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish!

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 vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground five-spice powder
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 medium red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.5 cup dried apricots (chopped)
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
• 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped)
• 2 tablespoons mint (fresh, chopped)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.

Step 3

Once the couscous is ready, fluff it with a fork and let it cool completely.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, five-spice powder, cumin, cinnamon, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, dried apricots, toasted almonds, parsley, and mint.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Step 8

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley or almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1289.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1367.5

Total Fat 51.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2640.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.8g	0%
Total Sugars 85.4g
Protein 39.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 394.0mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 3207.8mg	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: 32.3%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 56.8%