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Couscous Salad served and ready to eat
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Couscous Salad

Fluffy couscous with chickpeas, cucumber, tomato and a lemony dressing — a bright, packable lunch.

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15 minPrep
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5 minCook
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4Serves
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups couscous
  • 1.5 cups hot stock
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • Handful parsley and mint
  • For dressing: 3 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Pour the hot stock over the couscous, cover and rest 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
  2. Stir in the chickpeas, vegetables and herbs.
  3. Whisk the dressing and toss through.
  4. Taste and adjust the lemon and salt.
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Tara’s tips

  • Fluff the couscous well so it stays light.
  • Make it ahead — it tastes even better after an hour.

Serving suggestions

  • Great as a side or a packed lunch.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 3 days.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Add cheese?

Crumbled feta is lovely stirred through.

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