Couscous Salad w Kale
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Makes: 4
Ingredients:
- ½ cup dry couscous
- 1 cup kale, thick stems removed, cut into strips
- ½ cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ apple, chopped
Dressing
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
Directions:
- Cook couscous according to directions on package.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded kale with hot couscous and set aside to cool.
- After couscous mixture has cooled, add the chickpeas, feta, and chopped apple.
- In a small bowl, mix the dressing ingredients together until well combined. Add to the couscous mixture and mix.
- Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!
Notes:
Kale is a leafy vegetable native to the Mediterranean. It can be used like spinach in recipes. Eat it cooked or raw.
Couscous is a tiny pasta made from wheat. It is a common ingredient in the countries of North Africa. It is used in a similar way to rice.