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Shawarma-Spiced Chickpea and Couscous Salad

  • Category Salad | Vegan | Meal Prep

  • Servings 4

  • Prep Time 15 minutes

  • Cook Time 5 minutes

Intro

This vibrant couscous salad gets a major flavor boost from shawarma spice–roasted chickpeas. With fresh vegetables, herbs, and a lemony dressing, it’s hearty enough for lunch or as a side to grilled meats.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons shawarma meat spice
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the Couscous
    Place couscous in a bowl. Pour over boiling water, cover, and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
  • Roast the Chickpeas
    Toss chickpeas with olive oil and shawarma spice. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes or until crisp.
  • Assemble the Salad
    In a large bowl, mix couscous, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and parsley. Add roasted chickpeas.
  • Dress the Salad
    Drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss well to combine.
  • Serve
    Serve chilled or room temperature as a side or light main.

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Shawarma meat

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