Mediterranean couscous salad

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In Mediterranean dishes, simplicity is often key. It's the art of combining a few basic ingredients to create vibrant, flavorful dishes that celebrate not only rich flavors but also health and well-being. Today, we are inspired by this cuisine to present to you an easy-to-prepare recipe that is both nutritious and delicious: our Mediterranean couscous and chickpea salad, an explosion of oriental flavors on your plate!

Summary
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⏱️ Preparation time	20 minutes
🍳 Cooking time	0 minutes
⏲️ Total time	20 minutes
🔧 Difficulty level	Easy
🍽️ Servings	4
🔥 Calories (approximate)	300 per serving

Ingredients

200g couscous (wholemeal for a more nutritious option) 1 can of 400 g chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 medium cucumber, cut into small cubes 2 ripe tomatoes, cut into small cubes 1 red pepper, cut into small cubes 50 g of raisins 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon/lime juice) 1 tablespoon black garlic and maple sugar BBQ spice Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation of couscous: Prepare the couscous according to the package directions. Once cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool. Preparation of vegetables and chickpeas: Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper and raisins in a large bowl. Preparation of the vinaigrette: Mix together olive oil, cider vinegar (or lemon or lime juice), black garlic and maple sugar BBQ spices, salt and pepper. Assembling the salad: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well so that all the ingredients are well coated. Add the cooled couscous to the vegetable mixture and mix well. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

And there you have it, your Mediterranean couscous and chickpea salad is ready! Serve it as a light and satisfying meal, ideal for taking to the office, school or picnic. Enjoy this explosion of oriental flavors and the health of Mediterranean cuisine in every bite! Enjoy your food !

Tip : This salad is very versatile. Feel free to add other vegetables of your choice, like black olives, fresh spinach or even pieces of feta cheese for a Greek touch.

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