Couscous Salad

Tired of eating lettuce salads?

Today you will learn how to make this easy and quick salad that, above all, is not the classic lettuce salad.

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Ingredients for 1 serving:

• 1⁄3 cup couscous
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1⁄2 cup chopped cucumber
• 60 grams (2 oz) panela cheese (you can also use cottage or ricotta-style cheese)
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro
• A handful of mint leaves

Instructions:

1. Boil water in a pot.
2. Add the couscous, cover the pot, turn off the heat and let the couscous absorb the water for 5 minutes.
3. Place the couscous in a bowl and add the cooked chickpeas, the chopped cucumber, the panela cheese, the chopped cilantro and the finely chopped mint leaves.
4. Mix all the ingredients well.

To serve:

Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition facts per serving:

• Calories: 324 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 41.5 g
• Proteins: 22.5 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sodium: 3.4 mg

The nutrition facts in this recipe are an estimate.