5 from 3 votes
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 couscous uncooked
- 1 & 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 8 green onions chopped
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 cup corn kernels thawed, frozen
- 1 oz can black beans drained
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
(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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
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.