Happy to be guest posting for a fellow
Sweatpink & Fitfluential Ambassador today! My name is Yaitza Bueno
and I'm the blogger behind a healthier fitter ME!
I blog about my journey with health & fitness with a little
personal life stuff on top. I am a big-time foodie therefore when
experimenting in the kitchen my goal is to come out with a healthy but delicious meal my family will enjoy.
I
am originally from Puerto Rico however; one of my favorite foods in the
entire world is anything Mediterranean. I make this salad all of the
time! It is a simple but delicious combination. Definitely a favorite
at our house!
Cilantro Chick Peas Couscous Salad
2 cups of coocked couscous
15 oz of roasted chick peas
1 diced small cucumber
1/4 cup of diced cilantro leaves
1/4 of a finely diced purple onion
1/4 cup of soy beans
and dressing below
If you have never cooked couscous before, all you need are 2 cups of boiling water per a
10 oz package. Let the water boil, and remove from heat. Add in
couscous and cover for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork before
adding it to the salad.
To roast your chickpeas...15 oz of drained and dry chickpeas
1 t. of cumin
1 t. of pepper
a pinch of salt
Place your chickpeas into a baking tray. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
the zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 pitted purple plum
1/4 cup of raw apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbs. of honey
a hand full of cilantro leaves (about 1/4 cup)
salt and pepper to taste
In a blender combine all of the above ingredients and blend for 2 minutes. Refrigerate or set aside.
That's
it! Assemble your salad by combining all of the above together except the dressing.
Once
your salad is all well combined pour your dressing over top and toss
again.
I hope you guys enjoy! ;o)
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