Couscous Salad With Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Everyday Food Ingredients:
1 lb carrot, sliced 3/4 inch thick on the diagonal |
1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets (3 pounds) |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
coarse salt |
pepper |
1 cup whole wheat couscous |
1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus |
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 lemons) |
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained |
6 scallions, thinly sliced |
5 ounces baby arugula |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place carrots and cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet; toss with cumin and 2 tablespoons 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. 2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups 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. 3. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice and remaining tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. 4. 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. |
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