Couscous Salad with Chickpeas

Categories: Salad-Slaw

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
• 1/2 tsp. salt, divided use
• 1/2 tp. ground black pepper, divided use
• 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• Pinch granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1/8 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 large ripe tomato, chopped or a handful of cherry tomatoes
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1. Place couscous, 1/4 tsp. of the salt, 1/4 tsp. of the pepper and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in boiling water, cover and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, and sugar. Add this mixture to the couscous along with the remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper, mint green onions, paprika, chickpeas and tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese.

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