Spicy Couscous Salad

Name: Spicy Couscous Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 100g couscous; 220g can chickpea rinsed and drained; 100ml hot chicken stock; zest and juice 1 lemon; 1 roasted red pepper chopped; 25g flaked toasted almonds; handful mint leaves, chopped; 2 tbsp natural Greek yogurt; 1 tsp harissa

4.30 (20)

⏱ 10 mins 🍽 Serves 2 🌶 mediterranean ✅ Easy 🏷 Main course

This versatile Mediterranean salad can be served as a main course for lunch or as a side dish alongside roast lamb. It combines fluffy couscous with chickpeas, roasted red pepper, toasted almonds, and fresh mint. The dish is finished with a creamy Greek yogurt topping and a spicy harissa drizzle. It is quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

100g couscous
220g can chickpea rinsed and drained
100ml hot chicken stock
zest and juice 1 lemon
1 roasted red pepper chopped
25g flaked toasted almonds
handful mint leaves, chopped
2 tbsp natural Greek yogurt
1 tsp harissa

Method

1. Place the couscous and chickpeas into a bowl, then pour the hot stock over them. Cover the bowl and let it stand for 5-10 mins until all the liquid is absorbed. Let it cool slightly. 2. Mix through the lemon zest and juice, chopped pepper, almonds, and mint. 3. Transfer the mixture to a serving container. Finish by adding a spoonful of yogurt and a drizzle of harissa on top.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories317 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturates1 g

Carbs41 g

Sugars4 g

Fibre5 g

Protein14 g

Sodium456 mg

Salt1 g

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryMain course

Cuisinemediterranean