Black Bean and Couscous Salad
A refreshing salad made with couscous, black beans, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- chicken broth (1.25 cups)
- uncooked couscous (1 cup)
- extra virgin olive oil (3 tablespoons)
- fresh lime juice (2 tablespoons)
- red wine vinegar (1 teaspoon)
- ground cumin (0.5 teaspoon)
- black beans (2 cans)
- green onions (8 )
- red bell pepper (1 )
- frozen corn kernels (1 cup)
- chopped fresh cilantro (0.25 cup)
- salt (0 )
- pepper (0 )
Instructions
- Bring broth to a boil in a 2-quart or larger saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover the pot, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, and cumin in a large bowl. Add beans, green onions, red bell pepper, corn, and cilantro; toss to coat.
- Fluff couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to vegetables in the bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)
- kcal: 253
- fat: 6 g
- sats: 1 g
- carbs: 41 g
- fibre: 10 g
- protein: 10 g
- salt: 0.415 g