Description
Bursting with flavor, this Easy Zaatar Couscous Salad combines couscous, chickpeas, veggies, and herbs tossed together in a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients:
- 1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] chickpeas, drained and rinsed *
- 2 cups fine diced mini cucumbers, unpeeled (about 3 to 4 Persian)
- ½ red bell pepper, minced
- 1 cup chopped green onions (+/-)
- 1/3 to ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (+/-)
- ½ to 1 cup cooked and cooled couscous (+/-) *
Zaatar Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (+/-)
- 2 teaspoons zaatar *
- ¾ teaspoon dried mint
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (+/-)
- Pinch to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Instructions
- Cook the couscous according to package directions, rinse well with cool tap water, shake off excess water, set aside to drain.
- Place all the Zaatar Dressing Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk well until smooth and emulsified, set aside.
- Place all the Salad Ingredients into a large bowl, mix well to combine, then pour the Zaatar Dressing over top, mix well. Serve. Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 4 (makes 5 cups)