Couscous Chickpea Salad With Ginger Lime Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 small cucumber
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 medium tomatoes
1 small onion
1 tablespoon mint
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas
1/3 cup lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Preparation

Bring water to boil in a medium pot.
Meanwhile, peel and seed the cucumber.
Add the couscous, raisins, and turmeric to the water, stir, cover and remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, chop the cucumber, tomato, and onion.
Fluff couscous and add vegetables and mint.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add to couscous.
In a large bowl whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings.
Add the couscous mixture and toss to coat with dressing.
Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add to couscous.