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Cozy Couscous Salad with Roasted Chickpeas & Herbed Yogurt

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A vibrant and nutritious couscous salad featuring roasted chickpeas and herbed yogurt, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 medium red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 can canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Broth: In a small saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Cook the Couscous: Remove the broth from heat, stir in the couscous, cover tightly and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Roast the Chickpeas: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Chop and Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.
  5. Make the Herbed Yogurt: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, chopped dill, salt, and pepper.
  6. Assemble the Salad: Fluff the couscous and mix with chopped veggies and lemon juice; reserve half of the roasted chickpeas for garnish.
  7. Serve it Up: Spoon the couscous mixture onto plates, drizzle with herbed yogurt, and top with remaining roasted chickpeas.

Notes

Add feta cheese or nuts for extra flavor and richness. This salad can also be served alongside grilled chicken or fish.

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Keywords: couscous salad, roasted chickpeas, herbed yogurt, healthy salad, Mediterranean dish

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