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Black Bean & Couscous Salad

Black Bean & Couscous Salad is a perfect side salad for any occasion!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cooling Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1 & 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 green onions chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 1 oz can black beans drained
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin. Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn and beans and toss to coat.
  3. Fluff the couscous with a fork, breaking up any chunks. Add to the bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • You don't need to cook the couscous in chicken broth. You can use the same amount if water, just make sure to add a teaspoon of salt and a couple teaspoons of butter or olive oil.
  • Source: Allrecipes.com

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Potassium 200mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 624IU (12%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 160kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Potassium 200mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 624IU 12%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.