There comes a point in every adult?s life when knowing how to cook becomes a necessity. For many people, this time comes in college when our parents aren?t around to cook for us anymore. However, I?m in my 30s and I know a few people who are just learning to cook for the first time. If you?re beginning your journey into cooking, welcome to the party! Speaking of parties, you might be invited to one or two this summer as we begin seeing friends and family again. You?re not going to want to arrive empty handed. If you can boil a pot of water, you can make this Potluck Mediterranean Couscous Salad. 

Okay, I lied. You have to do more than boil water. There?s a lot of chopping to be done, but I believe in you. Invest in a solid chef?s knife and have it sharpened regularly. It makes the job so much easier. My knife is the most used tool in my kitchen! This Potluck Mediterranean Couscous Salad is brimming with ingredients commonly found in cuisine enjoyed along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Of course, you can easily find them here, too. Chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, parsley, arugula and couscous join forces for an easy-to-make and crowd-pleasing potluck dish. You can easily make this salad gluten-free by using quinoa instead of couscous.
In winter I love adding roasted chickpeas to my salads and bowls. They offer such a good crunch! Unfortunately, I won?t be turning on my oven anytime soon, and I’m guessing you won?t be either. Drained and rinse...