Deliciously Healthy Moroccan Style Chickpea & Couscous Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Tofu offers a dairy-free option while ricotta is a budget-friendly cheese alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the pearl couscous according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and let it cool.

In a large serving bowl, combine the chickpeas, grated carrots, red onion, parsley, golden raisins, and mint. Mix well.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, cumin, salt, cinnamon, smoked paprika, and minced garlic until well combined.

Add the cooked (cold) pearl couscous to the salad mixture. Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together until well coated.

Add in the arugula toss, and sprinkle with the crumbled feta and toss again until all ingredients are nicely coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

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