WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

PORTIONS: 4

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup whole wheat couscous

1/3 cup water

1 cup cooked northern white beans without liquid

 ¼ cup diced onions

1 cup cooked small broccoli florets

1 diced large plum tomatoes or 2 medium sizes, seeds removed

¾ cup diced peeled cucumber

1/ 4 cup sliced scallion’s greens

2 radishes sliced

2 tsp. chopped parsley

2 tsp. chopped cilantro leaves

2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano

DRESSING

¼ cup olive oil

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 lemon zest and juice

¼ tsp. ground pepper

¾ tsp. salt

In a small bowl combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, zest and juice lemon, pepper and salt.

METHOD

Boil the water in a small pot. Add couscous, cover and turn off the heat. Let it rest and cool off.

Cut and measure the ingredients.

In a bowl, combine couscous, beans, vegetables and herbs.

Add dressing and mix.

Place into refrigerator to cool.