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spring pearl couscous salad with asparagus and dill

Spring Pearl Couscous Salad with Asparagus and Dill

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This salad is an excellent way to use up early spring vegetables and herbs.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword asparagus salad, chickpea salad, couscous, couscous salad, easy vegan salad, lemon salad dressing, pearl couscous, plant based salad, salad dressing, spring salad, vegan salad, vegan salad dressing
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 516.4
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus chopped
  • 18 oz canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 6 artichoke hearts marinated, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup pistachios or nut of choice, chopped
  • ¼ cup vegan feta optional

For the couscous

  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 1¼ cup vegetable broth or more as needed

Lemon dressing

  • 2 lemons juiced
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the couscous according to package directions, in vegetable broth instead of water, if desired. Allow to cool slightly before serving. 
  • Preheat the oven to 400F and get out a baking sheet. Add the asparagus and chickpeas to either half of the sheet pan, and toss in olive oil if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chickpeas are slightly crispy and the asparagus is tender. 
  • While the asparagus and chickpeas cook, make your dressing. Combine all listed dressing ingredients in a measuring cup until a smooth dressing is formed.
  • To a bowl, add the cooked couscous, asparagus, chickpeas, dill, parsley, vegan feta and pistachios. Drizzle on the lemon dressing and toss. Enjoy immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 516.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 66.9g | Protein: 19.4g | Fat: 21.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12.5g | Sodium: 802.7mg | Potassium: 817.9mg | Fiber: 13.4g | Sugar: 6.3g | Vitamin A: 3245IU | Vitamin C: 65.7mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 6.9mg