Super Simple Picnic Recipes That Don't Need a Fridge

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Light and lemony, this couscous salad holds up wonderfully in warm weather. Chickpeas add protein, while herbs and spices round out the flavor. Serve it as a side or main—it’s filling, flavorful, and completely fuss-free.

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 can chickpeas, drained
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper, to taste
  

Instructions:

1. Pour boiling water over couscous in a bowl. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2. Stir in chickpeas, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix well and store in a sealed container.