Ever had one of those days where you want to whip up something fresh and exciting, but also super easy? Well, I’ve got you covered with this *Moroccan Chickpea & Couscous Salad*. 🥗 It’s light, colorful, and full of flavor—perfect for when you want to feel like you’re traveling to the souks of Morocco... without leaving your kitchen. 🕌
Trust me, this dish is one of those "looks fancy but was way too easy to make" situations, and I’m all about it. 🙌
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### What You'll Need:
- **1 cup couscous** (the fluffier, the better ☁️)
- **1 can (15 oz) chickpeas**, drained & rinsed (protein-packed little powerhouses 🌟)
- **1 cucumber**, diced (adds a cool, fresh crunch 🥒)
- **1 red bell pepper**, diced (for a sweet pop of color 🌶️)
- **1/4 cup red onion**, finely chopped (because we need a little bite 🧅)
- **1/4 cup raisins** (a touch of sweetness to balance it all out 🍇)
- **1/4 cup fresh parsley**, chopped (fresh and green 🌿)
- **1/4 cup slivered almonds** (for that perfect crunchy texture 💥)
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### For the Dressing:
- **3 tbsp olive oil** (the base of all good things 🫒)
- **Juice of 1 lemon** (for that bright, zesty flavor 🍋)
- **1 tsp ground cumin** (adds that warm Moroccan spice 🌶️)
- **1/2 tsp ground cinnamon** (a tiny hint of sweet spice ✨)
- **Salt & pepper to taste** (seasoning = love 💕)
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### Let’s Do This:
1. **First, make the couscous.** 🥣 Boil 1 cup of water, take it off the heat, and stir in your couscous. Cover it up, let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff it up with a fork. It’s like magic every time. ✨
2. **Now, toss the veggies and chickpeas.** 🥗 In a big bowl, mix together the chickpeas, cucumber, red bell pepper, onion, raisins, parsley, and almonds. You’ve already got a beautiful, colorful bowl going. 🌈
3. **Whip up the dressing.** 🥄 In a smaller bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Taste it! Adjust as you like (maybe a little more lemon if you’re feeling extra zesty 🍋).
4. **Combine and conquer.** 🥗 Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Then fold in that fluffy couscous. It's coming together now!
5. **Serve and enjoy.** 🍽️ Whether you chill it in the fridge or serve it right away, this salad is a total winner. If you’re feeling fancy, add a sprinkle of extra parsley or a lemon wedge for garnish. ✨
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And that’s it! You’ve just made a fresh, vibrant Moroccan salad in no time at all. 🌍 It’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or whenever you want something light but full of flavor. Bonus points if you pretend you’re eating it in a sunlit Moroccan courtyard. 😉
Enjoy your little bite of Morocco!
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