Chickpea Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• •1 cup couscous
• •1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• •1 cucumber, diced
• •1 red bell pepper, diced
• •1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• •1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• •3 tbsp olive oil
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •1/2 tsp cumin (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the couscous to the boiling water, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the water is absorbed.

3. 3

   Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin if using.

6. 6

   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

7. 7

   Add the cooled couscous to the salad and mix gently until evenly distributed.

8. 8

   Serve chilled or at room temperature.