Black Bean Couscous Salad
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Black Bean Couscous Salad
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Packed with seasonal bell peppers and charred grilled corn and held together with a homemade vinaigrette, this Black Bean Couscous Salad is a little sweet, a little spicy, and super delicious! It's perfect for a family barbecue.
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Ingredients
Couscous Salad
- 1½ cup couscous cooked
- 1½ cup black beans drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 2 tbsp green onion diced
- ½ cup avocado diced
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- ⅓ cup sweet corn grilled
- ⅓ cup red bell pepper diced
- ⅓ cup orange bell pepper diced
- ⅓ cup yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 tbsp chile lime seasoning
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup Mexican crema optional
Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp honey mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- pinch red pepper flakes
- pinch salt
Instructions
- First, prepare couscous according to box instructions. Once cooked, rinse with water and put into a serving bowl. Allow it to cool prior to mixing.
- Then, prepare all of the ingredients: Wash produce and dice onion, peppers, and cilantro into small pieces. I use a vegetable chopper so everything is the same size.
- Rinse and drain black beans. Char the corn (see note below) and remove from cob if needed.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients (olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, mustard, and seasonings) and whisk together until honey is completely dissolved.
- Add all ingredients into the serving bowl with couscous with chile lime seasoning/red pepper flakes and stir. Fold honey vinaigrette into couscous salad. Top with Mexican crema if desired.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You may need to add extra dressing, as the couscous absorbs the moisture as it sits.
- In preparing the corn I like to grill cobs on my Ninja Foodi Grill for 6-8 minutes, but if I’m short on time, I’ll use frozen or canned corn and char on a skillet over medium heat for ~5 minutes. The char really elevates this dish!
- If cilantro isn't your thing, substitute with fresh parsley or chopped spinach.
- This is dairy-free, however, crumbled feta cheese or cojita cheese is a fabulous addition.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
134mg
(6%)
Potassium
821mg
(23%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 821mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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