Shawarma-Spiced Chickpea and Couscous Salad

Category Salad | Vegan | Meal Prep
Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes

Intro

This vibrant couscous salad gets a major flavor boost from shawarma spice–roasted chickpeas. With fresh vegetables, herbs, and a lemony dressing, it’s hearty enough for lunch or as a side to grilled meats.

Shawarma-Spiced Chickpea and Couscous Salad

Ingredients

1 cup couscous
1 1/4 cup boiling water
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons shawarma meat spice
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Cook the Couscous
Place couscous in a bowl. Pour over boiling water, cover, and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Roast the Chickpeas
Toss chickpeas with olive oil and shawarma spice. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes or until crisp.
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, mix couscous, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and parsley. Add roasted chickpeas.
Dress the Salad
Drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss well to combine.
Serve
Serve chilled or room temperature as a side or light main.