Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat cous cous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- Chickpeas, red pepper, yellow pepper, zucchini, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, olives, dried cherries, fresh baby spinach
- For the Dressing:
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- salt, smoked paprika, cumin, ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Pour cous cous in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric. Stir to combine. Pour in boiling water, stir, then cover tightly with a lid or a plate. Let stand 5-10 minutes or until water has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Add chickpeas, red pepper, yellow pepper, zucchini, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, olives, dried cherries, and fresh baby spinach. Add a small amount of dressing to the salad and taste it. Keep adding until it tastes good to you. Top with fresh parsley.
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