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Lemony Moroccan Couscous Salad


A great everyday recipe, this colorful Moroccan couscous salad features pan-wilted kale and a bright, lemony flavor. Bite-size pieces of tangy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell peppers, and red onion dotted throughout add freshness and look stunning against the curly green kale leaves. The tiny grain-like beads of Moroccan couscous cook quickly—just add them to boiling water and let them stand for 10 minutes. Chickpeas bulk things up, and a few plump raisins offer unexpected bursts of sweetness. Make a double batch of this vibrant salad to enjoy it throughout the week.

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Yield: Makes 6 cups
Time: 35 minutes
  • ½ cup dry Moroccan couscous
  • 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • ½ of a 15-oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained (¾ cup)
  • ½ cup chopped bell pepper, any color
  • ½ cup finely chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • Crushed red pepper (optional)
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan bring 1½ cups water to boiling. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. Transfer to a bowl; let stand 10 minutes or until cool.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet combine kale and 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Cook over medium until kale is wilted, tossing kale occasionally with tongs. Add to couscous.
  3. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Serve immediately or chill overnight.

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