Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Mexican Sweet Potato Couscous Salad

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut in small pieces
1 red bell pepper, cored, and diced
3 green onions
1 small can sliced black olives
1 avocado, diced
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lime juiced
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup diced grape tomatoes
1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1.) Place sweet potatoes into a pan and cover with water.  Bring to a boil and cook until tender, drain well and cool.
2.) Cook couscous according to package directions.
3.) Whisk the oil, lime juice and chili powder together.  Set aside.
4.) Toss together the potatoes, couscous, bell pepper, onion, olives, avocado and cilantro.
5.) Toss with the oil mixture.  Garnish with cilantro and potatoes.  Enjoy!




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