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Couscous Salad with Chickpeas, Dates & Cinnamon

SUBMITTED BY: McCormick® Gourmet Collection®  PHOTO BY: FemmeChef 

"The richness of Saigon Cinnamon flavors this salad created by Suzanne Goin of Luques in Los Angeles, California. Dates, carrots and toasted pinenuts add color and complexity to the couscous."
Couscous Salad with Chickpeas, Dates & Cinnamon Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 43 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 green onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Ground Saigon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Ground Black Pepper, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Ground Red Pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) package couscous
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup pinenuts, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Finely dice white end of green onions. Slice green parts of green onions and reserve for salad. Gently cook white onion pieces in olive oil 5-7 minutes in a medium saucepan. Stir in chicken broth, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and red pepper. Bring to a boil; add couscous. Cover and remove pan from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk together vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and olive oil in a small bowl.
  3. Fluff couscous with a fork; put in a large bowl. Toss in sliced green onions, chickpeas, carrots, dates, pinenuts, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; add vinaigrette and toss again. Serve right away or chill. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 4, 2006 by MOLYNEAUX 
Yum! This was really delicious. I followed the recipe except to add half golden raisins and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 1, 2005 by MELANIE C. 
I used whole wheat couscous from Trader Joe's. I used half the oil called for (3 T rather than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 23, 2005 by DEBWALTER 
I don't generally like couscous but wanted to try this for my new husband who does. I tasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 28, 2005 by KASUE 
Wow, this was good! It has an interesting mix of textures and flavors and can be served... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 13, 2005 by anagai 
This is the perfect side dish. Goes with anything. Has a pleasant sweet taste from the dates.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 14, 2003 by SHESHAM70 
This is very very yummy with a Tunisian flavor! I'm always looking for recipes from the Middle... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 5, 2005 by CANADIAN COOK 
This is a fantastic recipe. It is also very yummy with chunks of apple, and I prefer raisins... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 14, 2003 by SHEILA035 
This has become a favorite for me and my husband we eat it almost once a week! It tastes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 19, 2005 by 3BadBoxers 
I can't believe how good this was! I used two small boxes of couscous with pine nuts already... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 12, 2004 by RACE222 
Oh my gosh was this good. I love the Sutton Gourmet's Couscous salad on their salad bar... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Couscous Salad with Chickpeas, Dates & Cinnamon

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 422

  • Total Fat: 15.3g
  • Cholesterol: 1mg
  • Sodium: 695mg
  • Total Carbs: 63.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 7.7g
  • Protein: 10.1g

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