Vegan Orientalischer Couscous Salat

Elevate your next meal with this vibrant, *Vegan Orientalischer Couscous Salat*, a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring fluffy couscous infused with fragrant vegetable broth, this salad is brimming with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, creamy chickpeas, and sweet raisins. Fresh herbs like parsley and mint add a burst of freshness, while a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and warm spices like cumin and coriander ties everything together. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this vegan couscous salad is perfect as a light lunch, hearty side dish, or crowd-pleasing addition to your next gathering. Served chilled, it's a refreshing, nutritious option that brings bold flavors and global flair to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams couscous
• 250 milliliters vegetable broth
• 240 grams chickpeas, canned
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 150 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 50 grams raisins
• 30 grams fresh parsley, chopped
• 20 grams fresh mint, chopped
• 60 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.

Step 4

Add the chickpeas, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion to the couscous.

Step 5

Stir in the raisins, freshly chopped parsley, and mint.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the couscous salad and mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients and coat them with the dressing.

Step 8

Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Gently stir the salad before serving, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and lemon juice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1392.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1506.7

Total Fat 67.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4430.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.6g	0%
Total Sugars 64.9g
Protein 42.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 437.9mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 2977.6mg	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: 38.1%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 51.2%