⏱ 15 min totalChickpea Couscous Salad
Per 1 serving · 395 g · 14 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein17g13% of calories
- Carbs80g63% of calories
- Fat13g23% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Chickpea Couscous Salad (395 g) has 498 calories, with 17 g of protein, 80 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (63% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), dietary fiber (38% DV) and Vitamin C (23% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 28% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein34%
- Dietary fiber38%
- Vitamin C23%
- Vitamin K38%
- Vitamin B658%
- Pantothenic acid32%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E19%
- Thiamine16%
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Niacin18%
- Folate (B9)17%
- Choline10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium28%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅜ cup Couscous
½ cup Chickpeas
½ cucumber Cucumber
⅛ small Green bell pepper
¹⁄₁₆ cup slices Radishes
¹⁄₁₆ cup, slivered Almonds
½ tbsp Olive oil
½ medium Scallions
¹⁄₁₆ cup Lemon juice
¼ clove Garlic
¼ tbsp Honey
⅛ tsp, ground Cumin seed- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Prepare couscous according to package instructions, then fluff with a fork and transfer to a large salad bowl to cool.
- 2
Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and thinly slice the radishes and scallions. Add these to the bowl with the cooled couscous and toss gently to combine.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, pressed garlic, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the salad, toss all ingredients together, and serve.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (395 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 14 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 45 μg | 38% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 58% |
| Folate (B9) | 67 μg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 32% |
| Choline | 54 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 115 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 635 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 105 mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 286 mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 57% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 77% |
| Selenium | 3 μg | 6% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 19 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 146 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 3 μg | — |
| Fructose | 4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 498 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 95minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 60minCycling (moderate)
- 42minRunning (6 mph)
- 70minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chickpea Couscous Salad?
One serving of Chickpea Couscous Salad (1 serving) has 498 calories, which works out to 126 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chickpea Couscous Salad high in protein?
It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (34% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 13% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Chickpea Couscous Salad keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 70 g of net carbs and 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chickpea Couscous Salad?
639 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chickpea Couscous Salad?
8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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