Spicy Couscous Salad
Treat your taste buds to a medley of vibrant flavors and textures with this refreshing couscous salad. Blending the earthy nuttiness of chickpeas with the zesty kick of lemon and roasted red pepper, this dish is a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Topped with crunchy almonds, fragrant mint, creamy Greek yogurt, and a hint of spicy harissa, each bite is a symphony of contrasts that will leave you craving more. Perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side dish, this couscous salad is sure to brighten up any table with its colorful and satisfying presence.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 100g couscous
- 220g can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
- 100ml hot chicken stock
- zest and juice 1 lemon
- 1 roasted red pepper , chopped
- 25g flaked toasted almonds
- handful mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp natural Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp harissa
Instructions
- Tip the couscous and chickpeas into a bowl and pour over the stock. Cover and leave for 5-10 mins until the couscous has absorbed the stock. Allow to cool a little. Toss through the lemon zest and juice, pepper, almonds and mint. Spoon into a container, then top with the yogurt and a drizzle of harissa.
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 317 calories
- Fat Content: 12 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 41 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 4 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 5 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 14 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.14 milligram of sodium
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