Tabouli & Chickpea Couscous Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups couscous
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 300 g chickpeas, rinsed & drained
• 3 cups flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 cup mint leaf, chopped
• 6 green onions, finely chopped
• 3 tomatoes, deseed & chopped
• 2 lemons, juiced
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 place couscous in a large heat-proof bowl an pour over boiling water, stir to combine. cover & set aside for 3 mins or until water is absorbed, fluff with a fork.
• 2 heat 1 tblsp oil in a pan, add cumin and chickpeas and cook tossing constantly for 5 mins or until warmed & light golden.
• 3 add chickpeas, parsley, mint, onions & tomatoes to couscous & toss gently to combine.
• 4 combine remaining oil, lemon juice & salt & pepper in a jar & shake to combine well.
• 5 pour dressing over salad, toss well & serve.