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Couscous Salad with Roasted Chickpeas & Herbed Yogurt

Couscous Salad with Roasted Chickpeas & Herbed Yogurt


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  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This couscous salad with roasted chickpeas and herbed yogurt is a vibrant, satisfying, and nourishing recipe that brings together crispy chickpeas, fluffy couscous, fresh veggies, and a creamy garlic-herb yogurt sauce. It’s light yet filling, ideal for meal prep, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor. Perfect for lunchboxes, potlucks, or effortless weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

  • For the Salad
  • 1 cup couscous

  • 1¼ cups vegetable broth or water

  • 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ½ cucumber, diced

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint, chopped

  • For the Herbed Yogurt
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • Salt, to taste


Instructions

  • Roast Chickpeas
    Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat chickpeas dry. Toss with olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until crispy, shaking halfway through.

  • Cook Couscous
    Bring broth or water to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly.

  • Make Herbed Yogurt
    In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped herbs, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and chill until ready to serve.

  • Assemble Salad
    In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and herbs. Add roasted chickpeas and gently toss to combine.

 

  • Serve
    Drizzle herbed yogurt over the salad or serve on the side. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, dry the chickpeas thoroughly before roasting.

  • Use pearl couscous for a heartier texture or quinoa for a gluten-free version.

  • Swap in any fresh herbs you love—parsley, mint, and dill all work beautifully.

 

  • This salad is meal-prep friendly! Store components separately for best texture.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Main Course, Lunch
  • Method: Roasting, Steaming
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 390 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 290 mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg