Couscous & Chickpea Salad
A fresh and hearty couscous salad loaded with crisp vegetables, savoury beef salami, and crumbled feta, all tossed in a light herby dressing. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect for meal prep.
Yield: 6 Servings
Materials
For the Salad
- 1 Cup Bell Peppers Diced
- 1 Cup Onions Diced
- 1 Cup Cucumber Diced
- 1/2 Cup Tomatoes Diced
- 1 Can Chickpeas Drained and Rinsed
- 65 g Beef Salami Chopped
- 55 g Feta Cheese Crumbled
- 1 Cup Couscous Cooked
For the Dressing
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Lemon and Pepper Seasoning To Taste
- Dill Seasoning To Taste
- Salt To Taste
Instructions
For The Salad
- Add the couscous to a bowl with an equal amount of boiling water. Season with salt and lemon pepper seasoning to taste, stir briefly, then cover and let it steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
- Dice the bell peppers, onions, cucumber, and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Roughly chop the salami and crumble the feta. Add everything to a large mixing bowl.
For The Dressing
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon and pepper seasoning, dill seasoning, and salt. Mix together until combined.
- Add the cooled couscous to the bowl with the vegetables, salami, and feta. Pour the dressing over and toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. The flavours come together even better after sitting for a bit.
Video
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Notes
Macros Per 1 Cup Serving:
- Calories: ~235 kcal
- Protein: ~8g
- Carbs: ~25g
- Fats: ~10g