Go Back
+ servings
Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea and Carrot Couscous Salad

Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea and Carrot Couscous Salad Bliss

A vibrant and nutritious Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea and Carrot Couscous Salad, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Couscous Substitute with quinoa or rice for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Can be replaced with water.
  • 1 cup Carrots (grated) Fresh is best.
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained canned chickpeas preferred.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Can use shallots or green onions.
  • ½ cup Raisins Can substitute with dried cranberries or apricots.
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley (chopped) Cilantro can be used as an alternative.
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil Avocado oil can be substituted.
  • 1 medium Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of vegetable broth to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the fluffed couscous, grated carrots, drained chickpeas, chopped red onion, raisins, and parsley. Toss gently.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, and seasonings. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  5. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh and can be prepared a day in advance for improved flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!