Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing Receita

This vibrant and refreshing Couscous Chickpea Salad is the perfect make-ahead lunch or light summer meal! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, fluffy couscous, and a zesty ginger-lime dressing, this salad is bursting with flavor. The recipe is easily customizable – swap raisins for dried cranberries for a delightful twist. Get ready for a delicious and healthy meal that's as beautiful as it is tasty! (Inspired by Cooking Light June 2004)

Preparo 20 min
Cozimento 60 min
Calorias 340.1 kcal
Proteína 20g
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Ingredientes para Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 medium cucumber and 1/2 cup cucumber
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • Cumin
  • Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Garlic

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Como fazer Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing

  1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. While water heats, peel and seed 1 medium cucumber, then dice it.
  3. Add 1 cup couscous, 1/4 cup raisins (or dried cranberries), and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (optional) to the boiling water. Stir, cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, finely chop 1/2 cup cucumber, 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, and 1/4 cup red onion.
  5. Fluff the couscous with a fork and gently stir in the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves.
  6. Drain and rinse 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas. Add them to the couscous mixture.
  7. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  8. Add the couscous mixture to the dressing and toss gently to coat.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
  10. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

3g

Carbs

21g

Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing?

Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing leva cerca de 80 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 20 minutos de preparo e 60 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing?

Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing tem aproximadamente 340.1 calorias por porção, com cerca de 20 g de proteína, 21 g de carboidratos e 7 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing?

Os principais ingredientes de Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing são Water, Cucumber, Couscous, Raisins, Turmeric, Tomatoes. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.

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