Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup of whole wheat couscous

• 1.5 cup of water (for cooking couscous)

• 5-6 mini cucumbers

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

• 1 medium red onion

• 1 large red bell pepper

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

• 1 can of washed & rinsed pinto beans (or any other beans you like)

• 1/2 cup chopped parsley

• Dressing:

• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1-1.5 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 clove of garlic (minced)

• salt and pepper per your taste