Nectarine And Chickpea Couscous Salad With Honey Cumin Dressing Recipes

NECTARINE AND CHICKPEA COUSCOUS SALAD WITH HONEY CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Add water to a medium saucepan; bring to a boil; gradually stir in couscous.
• Take pan off of stove burner, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork; let cool.
• In a mixing bowl, add the lime juice and next 5 ingredients; whisk to blend.
• Add in couscous, chopped nectarines, spinach, onion, and chickpeas; toss mixture.
• Adjust seasoning with salt/pepper if desired.
• Serve on individual plates; garnish with nectarine slices.

COUSCOUS AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the couscous with thevegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat thoroughly, until the couscous grains are coated with warm oil.
• Add hot water, cover immediately, turn off heat and allow grains to swell for 5 minutes. Drain off excess water and mix the couscous with chickpeas.
• Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add to couscous and stir.
• Add pepper strips and chopped scallions. Mix well and set aside until ready to serve. Just before serving mix in the tomato. Garnish with cucumber slices and olives.

TABOULI & CHICKPEA COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Place couscous in a large heat-proof bowl an pour over boiling water, stir to combine. Cover & set aside for 3 mins or until water is absorbed, fluff with a fork.
• Heat 1 tblsp oil in a pan, add cumin and chickpeas and cook tossing constantly for 5 mins or until warmed & light golden.
• Add chickpeas, parsley, mint, onions & tomatoes to couscous & toss gently to combine.
• Combine remaining oil, lemon juice & salt & pepper in a jar & shake to combine well.
• Pour dressing over salad, toss well & serve.