Coucous Salad

Last night M & D had some friends over for dinner.  We made grilled chicken with an herb marinade and each of the couples brought a dish to share.  Mrs. P brought this recipe, which was fantastic!

Vegetarian Couscous Salad Recipe

An easy vegetarian and vegan couscous salad recipe with chickpeas and cucumbers in a light lemon Dijon dressing with chopped fresh parsley. Couscous salad is always a good choice to bring to a vegetarian potluck or picnic.

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked couscous
6 green onions, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans) pre-cooked or canned
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt
dash pepper to taste

Preparation:
Combine the couscous, onions, tomatoes, cucumber chickpeas and parsley in a large bowl.

In a separate small bowl, whisk or blend together the remaining ingredients and pour over the couscous, tossing gently to coat.

Enjoy!!!