Ingredients:

1. 1 cup water
2. ¼ tsp salt
3. 2/3 cups  couscous
4. 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5. 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
6. 2 tsp grated lemon peel
7. ½ tsp  ground cardamom
8. 1 cup cooked garbanzos*
9. 1/3  cup chopped pitted dates
10. ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted
11. ¼ cup minced cilantro
12. 2 Tablespoons minced green onions

1. Bring water and salt to boil and add the couscous and stir.  Remove from heat and let stand 5      minutes.  Fluff with fork and  transfer to a large bowl to cool
2. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, and cardamom in a small bowl and drizzle over the couscous.
3. Mix in the garbanzo beans, dates, almonds, minced cilantro, and green onions.
4. Season with salt & pepper.
5. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours to blend  flavors.

 Note:  *soak 1/2 cup of dry garbanzos overnight.  Drain soaking water and cover with new water.  Simmer for about 20 minutes.  It will yield about 2 cups.  Or, alternatively, use canned garbanzos.