Here is another one of my favorite salad recipe that a friend had shared which is wholesome and delicious. The sweetness from the apple, raisins when paired with couscous along with onions, cinnamon, chickpeas makes this a truly delectable and satisying meal.
Ingredients:
3 tbsp Extra virgin Olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced finely
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp fresh minced ginger
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup couscous-uncooked
1 large carrot shredded
1 small red bell pepper chopped
1 small zucchini chopped
1 small red onion chopped
1 large tart apple diced
2/3 cup golden raisins
2 cups canned chick peas rinsed and drained
3/4 cup finely minced parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tsp salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
Method:
1. Heat 2 tbsps olive oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, and turmeric. Cook, stirring, for 30 secs. Add the vegetable stock and bring to simmer.
2. Stir in the couscous in a steady stream and bring to a boil. stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes.
3. Transfer the couscous to a large bowl, fluff with a fork and let cool until tepid.
4. Add the carrot, bell peppers, zucchini, onion, apple, raisins, chick peas, and parsley and mix well. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and ground pepper. Pour over salad ingredients and mix well.
5. Serve at room temp or chilled. The salad will keep covered in refrigerator for several days.
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