Curried Couscous and Garbanzo Bean Salad Recipe

Curried Couscous and Garbanzo Bean Salad Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups small pieces fresh vegetables (such as 2 cups each broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, and thinly sliced carrots)
  • 1 10-ounce box couscous
  • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 1/4 cups crumbled feta cheese (about 7 ounces)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
  1. Stir curry powder in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Mix in 2 1/4 cups water and salt. Add vegetables. Bring to boil; cover and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix in couscous. Cover and let stand until couscous softens, about 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer couscous to large bowl. Mix in garbanzos, oil, vinegar, and ginger. Cool to room temperature. Add feta and green onions; toss. Season with salt and pepper.