Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Chickpeas
Submitted by Tara Blake on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 14:06
Tara Blake, Marketing Communications Officer
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DIRECTIONS
PREP: 30 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR
SERVINGS: 4
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb carrots, sliced 3/4 in. thick
- 1 head cauliflower (3 lbs), cored and cut into florets
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 c. whole wheat couscous
- 1 tbsp. lemon zest
- 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice (from 3 lemons)
- 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 6 scallions, thinly sliced
- 5 oz. baby arugula
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place carrots and cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet; toss with cumin and 2 tbsp. oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread half the vegetables on a second baking sheet. Roast until browned and tender, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating sheets and tossing halfway through. Cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/4 c. salted water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand until tender, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; set aside to cool, uncovered.
- For dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, and remaining tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted vegetables with couscous, chickpeas, and scallions. Place arugula on a serving platter, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon dressing. Add remaining dressing to couscous mixture, and toss; serve over arugula.