Easy Israeli Couscous Salad Recipe

Toast your almonds: Toasting the almonds before adding them to the salad enhances their flavor and adds a delightful crunch.
Adjust the vinaigrette: Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to your liking. If you prefer a tangier salad, add more vinegar. For a milder flavor, use more lemon juice.
Add protein: For a heartier salad, consider adding grilled chicken, feta cheese, or falafel.
Make it ahead: This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The flavors will meld beautifully, making it even more delicious the next day.

Name: Easy Israeli Couscous Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Israeli Couscous (also known as pearl couscous); 1 1/2 cup Water; 1/2 tsp Olive Oil; 1/2 tsp Salt (added while cooking couscous, to taste); 1 cup Chickpeas (canned, or cooked from dry, rinsed and drained); 1/2 cup Cucumber (finely chopped); 1/2 cup Tomato (finely chopped); 1 Onion (finely chopped, red); 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese (fresh, small cubes); 3 tbsp Parsley (finely chopped; cilantro can be substituted, flat leaf); 1/4 cup Almonds (sliced or chopped, toasted for enhanced flavor); 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar (or more lemon juice); 1/4 tsp Cumin (ground, roasted for a deeper flavor); 1/4 tsp Paprika (smoked); 1-2 tsp Salt (to taste)

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