We are always looking for new healthy recipes that we can use for lots of different occasions. This Whole Wheat Couscous & Kale Salad is perfect for a quick weekday meal and is great for entertaining as it is so beautiful and oh so delicious!
Even if you are not a master chef, you can make this salad as the preparation mostly consists of chopping and pouring everything into one big bowl together. How easy is that? Added bonus: it takes less than 15 minutes to throw together!
Ingredients
- 5 cups kale, chopped
- 1 2 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- 1 4 cup sliced almonds
Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 4 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook couscous according to package directions.
- In a large bowl, combine the kale, warm couscous, red pepper, chickpeas, and almonds (the warm couscous will help the kale to wilt a bit which really helps the salad meld together!)
- Toss the salad with the dressing and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving and enjoy!
Enjoy!