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Black Bean Couscous Salad

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 242 kcal
Course: Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Rinse and drain black beans. Char the corn (see note below) and remove from cob if needed.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.