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    Couscous, Garbanzo Bean, and Cucumber Salad

    Modified: Nov 30, 2019 · Published: Mar 15, 2011 by Ashley

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    I saw this recipe from the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen and thought it looked like a great, quick and simple vegan main course. I didn't have any bulgur, so I used couscous, and all I can say is WOW. This one was fantastic! We absolutely loved it! And with the couscous, it all came together in a snap! The cumin in the dressing was the perfect spice to accent these flavors. I'll definitely be making this one again and again. Yum!

    A bowl of couscous with tomatoes and garbanzo beans.

    Bulgur, Garbanzo Bean, and Cucumber Salad
    Bon Appétit October 2010

    2 cups whole grain quick-cooking bulgur (11 to 12 ounces)
    2 15- to 16-ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
    2 ½-pint containers small red and/or yellow cherry tomatoes
    1 cup diced unpeeled English hothouse cucumber
    1 cup diced roasted red peppers from jar
    ⅔ cup (packed) chopped fresh dill
    ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
    1 tablespoon ground cumin
    6 tablespoons olive oil

    Cook bulgur in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add garbanzos and next 4 ingredients.

    Whisk vinegar and cumin in small bowl. Whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper; pour over bulgur to coat salad. Season with salt and pepper.

    Big Flavors Rating: 5 Stars

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    1. Nicole@HeatOvenTo350

      March 16, 2011 at 10:11 am

      This looks delicious and so fresh. I'm always looking for more chickpea recipes.

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    2. Anonymous

      August 14, 2012 at 8:25 pm

      Thank you for sharing this fresh recipe. It is healthy and simple.

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    3. Ashley

      August 15, 2012 at 1:18 pm

      This really is one of my favorites. I need to make it again soon!

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