Falafel-spiced Chickpea Couscous Salad - Vegan Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup regular or wholemeal couscous
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sub water)
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder (optional)
• 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained well
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cucumbers or 6 baby cucumbers, chopped
• 2 cups salad greens, of choice
• 1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• [Dressing]
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1 lemon, juice and zest
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste