Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 14 ounces chickpeas
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 11/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1 handful fresh mint and basil chopped
  • 1/2 red pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 yellow pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 handful cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/3 cup sherry vinegar
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Boil the water in a pan (make sure it has a tight-fitting lid) add the salt and olive oil, when boiling add the couscous. Stir well.
  • Cover and remove from heat. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes. Then fluff with a fork so the couscous is light and does not stick together.
  • Then fluff with a fork so the couscous is light and does not stick together.
  • n a bowl mix the couscous and all the vegetables and herbs.
  • Make the salad dressing by whisking the oil into the vinegar. Taste and season. Pour the dressing onto the salad and make sure it is evenly coated.
  • Pour the dressing onto the salad and make sure it is evenly coated.